"Republican legislators are now interfering in the University of Iowa curriculum. This smells of partisan politics, and the stench reeks of propaganda ..." more

Lancer Productions’ Children’s Theatre is always fun, but this year, they’re going big. For the first time since 2022 and Disney’s “Frozen Jr.,” they’re staging a full-scale musical. more

Feb. 2, 2000: Slagle’s Supermarkets Inc. accepted the City of Eldridge’s $752,000 offer to purchase the building that was formerly home to a grocery store. The city intended to lease the building to the Scott County Library as the new headquarters in Eldridge. more

Iowa Capital Dispatch this month marked the fifth anniversary of its launch on Jan. 7, 2020. more

In this year’s tax bill I do intend to pursue the option for counties (including Scott County) that have already declared Emergency Medical Service as an essential service, as well as any new counties who have not yet done so, to have access to a higher levy rate and new money.  I want to be clear: Cedar County voters would still have to vote and adopt this option.  The difference is that counties who already have voted and are adopting the EMS infrastructure would not have to start that process from scratch. more

Last week, I chaired the subcommittee on Senate File 49, which relates to bots and the purchase of event tickets on the internet. These bots ruin the chances of people obtaining tickets by flooding websites selling tickets, clogging up the servers, and taking all of the tickets. These tickets are then usually re-sold with a huge price markup. Senate File 49 works to prohibit the use and creation of bots to purchase more than the posted limit for any ticket sale, or circumvent any queue or waiting period to purchase tickets. The bill will be discussed in the Technology Committee, and if approved will be sent to the floor for debate. more

The House Public Safety Committee has started the year fast with multiple subcommittees on various issues. Below are a few of the bills discussed. more

We have been hard at work in each of our committees. In our Natural Resources Committee, five bills were assigned to various Representatives this week. House File 65, a bill relating to deer depredation, was assigned to Reps. Collins, Sexton, and Kurth. more

"This 'nation of immigrants' has forgotten our origins, and slammed the 'golden door' firmly behind us ..." more

"Perhaps learning more about minorities and offering diversity, equity and inclusion policies would actually be a better idea than reducing services and coursework focused on more than half of the country’s population. What are these folks afraid of ..." more

"If inflation hurts Americans, especially the poor and the aged, why do we keep electing people who don’t know that ..." more

You would think career politician, former Clinton County Board of Supervisor, and former City Council member, Tom Determann would understand local budgets and constituent services.  As a … more

Jan. 26, 2000: North Scott superintendent Pat DeLuca recommended a study committee be established to conduct a needs assessment for a pool in Eldridge. “I’ve heard talk about an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, a competitive pool, a diving pool. I think we should go through the needs assessment before we make any recommendations,” he said. The needs assessment would also include focus groups of residents. more

Several years ago, I started taking more of an interest in my local community and how we could make it better. My husband, Frank, and I are the proud parents of four incredible children, and we wanted to make sure they had the best education, the resources they needed to succeed, and a community where they could grow and thrive. Wanting the best for my kids, and for families across Iowa, is why I decided to run for Iowa Senate. more

Sometimes in life an event occurs that causes someone to say, “enough is enough.”  In my case, there have been legislative attacks on the people I’ve served in public education for the past 40 years as a teacher, coach, bus driver, maintenance worker, administrator and board member. more

January 2025 marks Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, a crucial time to shine a light on the ongoing issues of exploitation and trafficking, particularly in Iowa. Disturbingly, the average age of individuals affected by sex trafficking is just 15 years old, with a staggering 89% of victims being female. This reality calls for urgent action and support for survivors. more

Q: What are you doing to stop human trafficking? more

"Get ready for hell on wheels. I hope our country can survive it ..." more

"Democracy has survived many challenges, and today it is strong.  Thank you President Biden ..." more

"The Princeton Presbyterian Church and the Princeton community have done so much to prepare its young people for the journey ahead. The church will be missed, but certainly will not be forgotten ..." more