Newsletter for February 14, 2019Work continues at a fast pace. I'm continuing to work on bills I've filed on behalf of my constituents on a variety of topics, as well as work on bills assigned to the Environmental Committee I chair, and bills that have been assigned to me in the committees I ...
On March 21 the Wieting Theatre Guild will hold their annual meeting. One of the subjects we attend to is election of guild members. If you are interested in becoming a member or need answers to what it entails call Denise Fletcher and discuss it with her.You do know we are all volunteers that ...
In case you've missed it, 11 February was the 40th anniversary of the Iranian revolution.On 14 February 1979, the U.S. Embassy in Tehran was briefly overrun by leftist anti-shah/anti-American militants an event not to be confused with the subsequent seizure of the embassy seven months later on ...
Well, it finally happened. My official invitation to my 50th High School Graduation Reunion at good ol' South Tama. The Class of '69. Next July 5th and 6th the greatest class to ever graduate from South Tama will converge on the twin cities of Tama/Toledo. The diets officially start now that ...
Bill creating a contractor bond would help consumers recover money--------It's become a familiar story: A home improvement contractor takes money from several homeowners but leaves behind nothing but broken promises and unfinished projects. Even if lawsuits are filed and judgments ordered, ...
In the LegislatureThe attention of many Iowans was focused on the work being done in the Senate this week. Several key issues being discussed this legislative session began to work their way through the process and have been the topic of many discussions at the Capitol.Some of those bills ...
the elderly woman behind the counter at the drugstore calls you "Honey," instead of "Sonny." Or you know you're getting old when your doctor wants to schedule you for colonoscopies ever 3 years! (He's serious! Like that's ever going to happen!) Or you know you're getting old when your most ...
After the Iowa Legislature adjourns, Iowa's Community College Presidents and Trustees review the activity of the past session and look to the future to identify issues that impact the statewide system before they prepare for the upcoming session. The list of legislative priorities are ...
Dear Editor,The Health Resources and Services Administration (www.HRSA.gov) is the primary federal agency responsible for oversight of the organ and blood stem cell transplant systems in the U.S. and for initiatives to increase organ donor registration and donation in this country.And while we ...
From the look of things I believe the crew must be laying the brick on the west wall and putting the wood trim above the bricks. The crew have the west wall covered with plastic sheeting so they can work on the wall even in cold weather. If I'm wrong I'm sure someone will inform me.I'm so ...