Opinion

The privilege of getting to know John Williams

Published by admin on Thu, 03/21/2019 - 9:16am

     This past week, a long-time local business owner whom I had gotten to know both on a professional level and personal level passed away.

     John Williams, former owner of Julin Printing, lost his courageous battle with cancer. John was a proud Vietnam veteran. His brave service of our country during the war brought about his fight with cancer.

House Republican newsletter

Published by admin on Thu, 03/21/2019 - 9:14am

House and Senate Pass Ag Protection Bill

     On March 12, both Chambers of the Iowa Legislature approved Senate File 519 by bi-partisan votes. 41-aye to 8-nays in the Senate and 65-aye to 32-nay vote in the House.

     SF 519 creates new agricultural production facility trespass provisions that specifies certain offenses relating to agricultural production operations that cause economic damage or other injury are illegal. Those offenses include sabotage, adulterations, and destruction of property such as agricultural crops or animals.

Under the golden dome

Published by admin on Thu, 03/21/2019 - 9:14am

In the Senate

     During week nine in the Iowa Senate we saw some of the first major debate of this year. This week alone, we passed over 30 bills out of the Senate chamber.

From the ground up

Published by admin on Thu, 03/21/2019 - 9:11am

     Week nine in the Iowa Senate included some of the first major debate of the year. This week over 30 bills were passed out of the Senate chamber.

The very real dangers of binge drinking

Published by admin on Wed, 03/20/2019 - 3:18pm

     When picturing St. Patrick’s Day festivities, it’s likely you’ll think of alcohol, and perhaps lots of it. This is for good reason, as this holiday commemorating the patron saint of Ireland is regarded as one of the biggest drinking days of the year. While adult consumption of alcohol can be done safely and responsibly, reasonable drinking guidelines are often overlooked in favor of excessive drinking, known as binge drinking.

Sycamore Street project needed to improve infrastructure

Published by admin on Wed, 03/20/2019 - 3:16pm

To the Editor,

     I’ve lived in Monticello going on five years. As with any community it isn’t perfect, more a work in progress. Many of the folks who live here find it necessary to complain incessantly about Monticello, in spite of those trying to improve it. If those who complain would stop grousing among themselves and start telling people who can do something about what they think, they might come away with a different opinion.

House Republican newsletter

Published by admin on Wed, 03/20/2019 - 3:16pm

Budget Priorities for FY2020

Children’s Mental Health

Words on Wellness

Published by admin on Wed, 03/20/2019 - 3:15pm

Frozen Food Facts

     March is National Frozen Food Month! To celebrate, try these nutritious and delicious options from and helpful tips for the frozen food section:

     • Frozen Produce–Frozen fruits and vegetables are an excellent option when purchasing out of season produce. Frozen varieties are packed with nutrients, sometimes more than fresh items, because they are packaged at the peak of harvest season. Frozen produce is a great way to save money without sacrificing flavor.

Under the golden dome

Published by admin on Wed, 03/20/2019 - 3:15pm

In the Senate

     Last week is the first funnel week of the year, meaning Senate bills need to be out of Senate committees in order to be considered for the rest of the year. This does not apply to bills that are in Appropriations, Ways & Means, or Government Oversight committees.

From the ground up

Published by admin on Wed, 03/20/2019 - 3:13pm

     Week eight in the legislature was the first funnel week of the year. This deadline requires bills to be out of their originating chamber’s committee in order to be considered for the rest of this year. The days went by quickly with a majority of my time spent in subcommittees and committees to make final decisions on bills.

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