Several local groups visited with me this week, including students from Tama and BCLUW. Representativesof ABATE Iowa from Marshall County spoke with me about helmet laws and motorcycle rider education. I always enjoy talking to folks from the district I represent, so if you're at the ...
During the 2013 Iowa Legislative session, The Chronicle and News-Herald will submit questions to the Tama County delegation:State Senator Steve Sodders (D-State Center) and State representative Dean Fisher (R-Garwin.)If you have a question you would like considered for submission, send it to ...
State Rep. Dean Fisher (R-Garwin) hosted constituents Roger and Chloe Ann Hill, Tama, and Bob and Mildred Mason, Montour, who were visiting the capitol this week.
This week, the Iowa Senate Education Committee heard about an intensive community approach in Marshalltown on strong schools that help kids learn, grow and succeed.Marshalltown is one of only 17 "Promise Neighborhood" projects nationwide. These neighborhoods received help from the U.S. ...
During the 2013 Iowa Legislative session, The Chronicle and News-Herald will submit questions to the Tama County delegation:State Senator Steve Sodders (D-State Center) and State representative Dean Fisher (R-Garwin.)If you have a question you would like considered for submission, send it to ...
During the 2013 Iowa Legislative session, The Chronicle and News-Herald will submit questions to the Tama County delegation:State Senator Steve Sodders (D-State Center) and State representative Dean Fisher (R-Garwin.)If you have a question you would like considered for submission, send it to ...
We are past the first few weeks of the 2013 session. I want to thank all who have called or e-mailed me with their well wishes.It's been a busy time. In addition to Monday through Thursday at the Statehouse in Des Moines, I'm trying to figure out my Sheriff Office schedule, my listening post ...
Do you foresee any legislative action in the gun control area this session and what is your position?During the 2013 Iowa Legislative session, The Chronicle and News-Herald will submit questions to the Tama County delegation:State Senator Steve Sodders (D-State Center) and State representative ...
State Senator Steve Sodders (D-State Center) conducted his first listening posts of the 2013 legislative session in Tama County on Friday, Jan. 25, with meetings in Tama and Traer.At the Tama Library, he laid out his vision for what new legislation will be in front of lawmakers and what likely ...
Many Iowans and organizations have volunteered their time and expertise to guide the work of the Legislature as we look for ways to better help those in need of mental health and disability services.The Mental Health and Disability Services Redesign Study Committee officially completed its work ...