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Slices of Life - Motherhood
May 16, 2012 Nothing can prepare you for motherhood – except of course Lamaze class. It’s been 20 years since I graduated with a license to breathe and I still don’t consider myself prepared. more »»
Laura on Life - X and Y variables
May 16, 2012 For the first 16 years of my married life, I was the only person in my family without a Y chromosome. I can’t help thinking that the Y chromosome was aptly name. more »»
Sen. Grassley on 2012 agricultural act
May 3, 2012 The Chairwoman’s legislation that was debated in the Agriculture Committee contained the most important parts of Grassley’s efforts to limit farm program payments to small- and mid-size farmers. more »»
Slices of Life - Mealtimes and Memories
May 3, 2012 Lately, I’ve had a craving for orange pop. This all started with an uncommonly annoying common cold. My nose had one. more »»
Laura on Life - First World Problems
May 3, 2012 I opened the freezer this morning and a frozen ham steak fell out onto my big toe. It crossed my mind that I should probably go back to bed and skip what I knew would be a bad day. more »»
Slices of Life - Facebook Friends
April 26, 2012 I am a member of Facebook – the social networking service. I’m not alone. According to estimates, 50 percent of the good folks in the U.S. more »»
Laura on Life - Stampeding Wildlife
April 26, 2012 “Mom, did you know that sea cucumbers come in herds of thousands?” How I kept a straight face, I’ll never know. more »»
Let's cut where lawmakers actually have room
April 26, 2012 As budget chair for the House of Representatives, Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wisc.) is “The Man.” President Obama presented his budget, and Ryan has announced his. Dueling budget. more »»
Iowa wind energy is rock solid
April 26, 2012 Wind development in Iowa is on the upswing. The Rock Island Clean Line is a transmission project that will help transform rural economies in the upper Midwest. more »»
Slices of Life - Thank you, for being a friend
April 19, 2012 True friends. Besties. Amigos. BFFs. It doesn’t matter what you call them; they’ve got your back, your phone number on speed dial and your secret recipe for fancy chicken. more »»
Laura on Life - The Scent of a Man
April 19, 2012 My daughter gave me a hug. As she did, she asked, “What did you have for breakfast? You smell good.” I didn’t quite know how to take that. On one hand, she thought I smelled good. more »»
High fructose corn syrup... the good
April 19, 2012 As a corn farmer, I get upset when I’m at the grocery store and see foods marketed as being free from high fructose corn syrup, implying that HFCS is unnatural or unhealthy. more »»
- The Word On -
March 15, 2011 By Senator Charles Grassley Q. What is the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve? A. more »»
In the Statehouse
March 15, 2011 By Dawn Pettingil My apologies for not writing the last two weekends. more »»
Common Sense
March 15, 2011 By Senator Tom Harkin Each year, during the month of March, we take time to honor Women’s History Mont. more »»
Kapucian Korner
March 15, 2011 By Senator Tim Kapucian It’s been another busy week at the Capitol as we debated all week long. Our debate included meaningful discussion on good and bad bills. more »»
- The Word On -
March 8, 2011 By Senator Charles Grassley Q. What are service academies? A. U.S. more »»
Kapucian Korner
March 8, 2011 By Senator Tim Kapucian Greetings from Des Moines as a busy week goes by! This week is the first funnel week; the point in time where... more »»
Slices of Life
March 8, 2011 By Jill Pertler Meow. It’s me again, the Cat. more »»
Dollar Stretchers
March 8, 2011 Want to live better on the money you already make? Visit to find hundreds of articles to help you stretch your day and your dollar! Copyright 2011 Dollar Stretcher, In. more »»
- The Word On -
March 2, 2011 By Senator Charles Grassley Q. more »» Promote your event by submitting it to our calendar May 30, 2012 You can promote your upcoming event by submitting it to our community calendar. Just click on the link at the top left side of this page. more » Community Calendar |
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