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C. R. Police Chief: Make early education a priority to help fight crime
August 24, 2011 Cedar Rapids Chief of Police Greg Graham met with U.S. Sen. more »»
The Peril of the Republic: The decline of Civic Education
August 23, 2011 “Of that spirit of constitutional morality there is little evidence today and it is this that has made me so pessimistic as to the perpetuity of our form of government,” noted the constitutional... more »» 
Grassley: Q & A- Exports and jobs
August 18, 2011 Q: Why is it important for the United States to pursue international trade agreements? A: International trade opens new markets for U.S. more »» 
Mark: My Words
August 5, 2011 Introduction: It’s been more than 55 years since my late grandfather, and now father, began living in the newspaper industr. more »» 
Q & A: SAVE Child Supprot Act
August 2, 2011 Q: What role does the federal government have in making sure parents meet child support obligations? A: The states enforce child support laws. more »» 
Marking the 21st anniversary of the ADA
July 30, 2011 July 26th, 2011 marked the 21stanniversary of the landmark legislation, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which helped change the lives of millions of people across the United States. more »» 
Governor Branstad calls for more support for teachers, raising academic standards
July 28, 2011 TAMA NEWS-HERALD - (DES MOINES) – Gov. Branstad has called for more support for teachers and raising Iowa’s academic standards. Gov. Branstad delivered the speech at the Iowa Education Summit. more »»
Fill in the blank: “World-Class _________________”
July 25, 2011 The phrase “world-class” is overused and meaningless today. It is used for everything. Whether or not something is “world-class” changes on a daily basis. more »» 
Social Security and the Debt Ceiling
July 23, 2011 Q. What is the debt ceiling and when will the federal government reach it? A. more »»
Transparency includes accountability
July 21, 2011 Transparency has been a big-name item since President Barack Obama campaigned so heavily on this topic. more »» 
Washington’s Wonderland
July 17, 2011 As Americans celebrated the 235th birthday of the United States with hometown fireworks and backyard barbeques, a divided government in Washington wrestled over taxes and spending needed to reach a... more »»
The growth of the administrative state
July 16, 2011 The Competitive Enterprise Institute has issued its 2011 report, Ten Thousand Commandments: An Annual Snapshot of the Federal Regulatory State, which examines the growth and impact of regulations on... more »» 
New legislation reviewed
July 14, 2011 The 2011 Legislative Session is officially over and even though it was long and sometimes contentious there was actually positive legislation that was passed and signed by Governor Bransta. more »» 
Protecting the public’s right to know
July 11, 2011 America’s prosperity hinges on our consumer-driven econom. more »» 
Branstad reflects on 2011 session
July 9, 2011 Governor Terry Branstad issued this statement regarding the adjournment of the Iowa Legislature: First, I want to congratulate the members of the General Assembly for completing their... more »» 
End of the legislative session
July 8, 2011 I have been waiting for the end of session to do a newsletter. Little did I know it would be the last day of Jun. more »»
It Takes a Village of Volunteers to Make a Community!
July 4, 2011 The title focuses on an analogy to the phrase “It takes a village to raise a child”. This analogy is equally appropriate, as it takes many volunteers to keep a community clean and attractive. more »»
Hermit or Holy Man - Conclusion
July 1, 2011 Editor’s Note: Dennis Lamb graduated from the Chelsea Public High School, and then received his B.A. in Russian from the University of Iowa and his M.A. more »»
Coolidge, Davis, and the 1924 presidential election
June 30, 2011 Garland S. more »»
Progress on the state budget
June 29, 2011 With just days before the fiscal year ends on July 1, we must focus on finding sensible compromises in the best interest of Iowa families, students, businesses and communities. more »» |
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