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In Iowa's Interest
June 21, 2012 Many Iowans know that in crafting the Affordable Care Act – the landmark health reform law – one of my primary goals as Chairman of the U.S. more »»
Robotic Work Ethic
June 21, 2012 As an Iowa State University Honors student, I was eligible to take part in a research-oriented mentorship program for credit during my second college semester. more »»
Slices of Life... Behind the wheel
June 14, 2012 With both hands securely positioned on the steering wheel at the currently recommended 9 and 3 (as opposed to the outdated 10 and 2), he maneuvers nearly two tons of metal over asphalt with the ease... more »»
Laura on Life... Roget's Gift
June 14, 2012 Words are strange and beautiful things, depending on the order in which you place them. They are the unit we use most to communicate our thoughts. more »» 
Engineering, Entrepreneurship & Education
June 13, 2012 August 23rd, 2005 – my first day of classes at Iowa State University. more »»
Slices of Life - Living in the Season
June 7, 2012 As I chatted with a friend the other day, we eyed up summer, reviewing the various athletic camps available to our kids. more »»
Laura on Life - Driving Me Bonkers
June 7, 2012 Love comes in many forms. The love for your spouse is much different than the love for your child, which is different from the love for a pet, which is different from the love of a friend. more »»
Slices of Life - The empathy nap...
May 31, 2012 My husband felt sick last week. Well, not sick exactly; he was recovering from surgery. Bottom line, he wasn’t his usual chipper self. more »»
Laura on Life - Lifestyle changes?
May 30, 2012 At first, I was good. I was very good. I picked my croutons off my salad before I ate it. I asked the waiters not to bring bread to the table. I drank water with a touch of lemo. more »»
Letter to the Editor... Foreign exchange students
May 30, 2012 To the Editor: I am writing to urge Traer community members to consider hosting an exchange student from Africa this coming school year (2012-2013). more »»
Slices of Life... Spring flows into summer...
May 24, 2012 The earth turns on her axis; the sun rises, then sets. Today merges with tomorrow. Spring unfolds into summer and the earth serves as a canvas for the metamorphosis. more »»
Laura on Life - Take a vacation from Facebook
May 24, 2012 You know you have a Facebook addiction when your “friends” include the parents of the kids you used to know in preschool. You know who you are. more »»
Rebuild America Act will strengthen Iowa's middle class
May 24, 2012 Last summer, my staff and I traveled Iowa, talking to folks of all walks of life about the middle class – everyone from recent college graduates, to those looking for work, to Iowans seeking to... more »»
Letter to the Editor... Brent Thoren
May 16, 2012 Dear Editor, Twelve years ago on May 3rd, Tom McDermott called a young recent college graduate to offer him a job as a social studies teacher and head basketball coach. more »»
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 »»
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 »»
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 - 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 »» |
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