Marilyn Farms of Kalona Iowa – Local Organic Farming Market and Cafe

Local organic farming is good for the environment, helps create jobs, builds community, fosters local economy, and promotes a culture of eating delicious nutritious fresh foods. This is why we promote, support, and buy from local organic farms in our area — like Marilyn Farms. Marilyn Farms of Kalona Iowa is a family run farm,… Continue reading Marilyn Farms of Kalona Iowa – Local Organic Farming Market and Cafe

Kent Park Lake Renovation Part of State-Wide Plan for Cleaner Water

In 2014 a $96 million dollar 10-year plan was established to renovate dozens of Iowa lakes in order to provide cleaner water for the state and safer recreational use. “The project will clean out chemicals released by blue and green algae. The algae are bacteria that form when there are extra nutrients in the water… Continue reading Kent Park Lake Renovation Part of State-Wide Plan for Cleaner Water

Education, Economy, and National Security

Introduction For several years I’ve been inspired by the TennesseePromise.gov program, a ‘college for all program’ created by a conservative Republican governor Bill Haslam. Making higher education more accessible is a strategy used by conservatives and those in business to promote a greater skilled workforce for industry and economic prosperity. It’s not only good for… Continue reading Education, Economy, and National Security