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Education is key to 2011 session
June 2, 2011 I recently had the opportunity to give the commencement address at Indian Hills Community College. In my speech, I highlighted the coming retirement of Senate President Jack Kibbie. more »» 
Come visit my grave
May 29, 2011 I am a veteran laid under the sod, I’m in good company, I’m up here with God. more »» 
Iowans talk gas prices and national debt
May 13, 2011 Unlike Congress, families in Iowa can’t spend more money than they bring in year after year. At least not without facing grave financial problem. more »»
Laying my Mother's Day cards on the table
May 8, 2011 I am not one given over to gambling unless you call life a gamble and then all bets are off. I do not even play the lottery because I would end up paying out $1,987.14 in order to win $10. more »» 
Kapucian Korner
May 5, 2011 Welcome from under the Golden Dome! We had a lot of discussions at the Capitol this week. One thing is clear; there is no agreement on closing down this session. more »» 
Consider conservation needs on the farm and in town this spring
May 3, 2011 As spring enters full swing farmers and gardeners alike are excited to kick-off the growing season and plant what will hopefully be a bountiful crop. more »» 
The Power of the Resurrection
May 1, 2011 As we have just celebrated the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ we need to be reminded of the victory that each believer enjoys through their relationship with Jesus Chris. more »» 
Timing and tactics: Why it is important
April 30, 2011 During my eleven years serving as your Representative I have learned a lot about being effective in Des Moines and advancing certain agendas for the good of Iowans. more »» 
Annual budgets best for economic growth
April 29, 2011 Right now in the Legislature, we should be finishing work on effective ways to create jobs in Iowa. more »»
The State of the State
April 26, 2011 In our recent POLICY STUDY, The State of the State, Public Interest Institute examines each county’s population, median household income, average annual wage of the private sector and government... more »»
Property tax break, redistricting will benefit Iowans
April 24, 2011 We took some significant votes this week that will change the face of Iowa. Today I voted in support of the new redistricting map. more »» 
When is it time to compromise?
April 23, 2011 We have two weeks to go in this session. There is so much to do and so far to go. The House and Senate are miles apart on both policy and appropriation bills. more »» 
Neogitaitons to determine length of Iowa Legislative session
April 22, 2011 Greetings from under the Golden Dome! We are slowly coming to the close of the 2011 Iowa Legislative Session. Much work is left to be done on the appropriations bills. more »»
How does AEA 267 support English language learners?
April 21, 2011 The arrival of students speaking languages other than English can be challenging, but also provides powerful learning opportunities for al. more »»
Honor Flights: Their significance
April 20, 2011 I met Dick Lasell, a WWII veteran from Cedar Rapids in November 2009. In many ways he reminded me of my dad, Talbert Potter. I liked him instantly. more »»
Little sunshine for property taxes
April 16, 2011 Transparency at all levels of government. This is the goal of the Iowa Transparency Project. more »» 
Greetings from under the golden dome!
April 14, 2011 TAMA NEWS-HERALD -Once every decade, Iowa’s political landscape changes – and sometimes the shifts can be pretty dramatic. That time has come once again. more »» 
Summer arrived!!!
April 12, 2011 Oops winter returned, I know spring is around the corner and we will be having our pickup of your unwanted items on April 15, and brush removal on the 22. Please call City Hall if you have question. more »» 
Letting guns walk across the border breeds violence and breaches public trust
April 11, 2011 Watching revolutions unfold halfway across the world, Americans have countless reasons to appreciate living in the land of opportunit. more »» |
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