In a small town, residents don't wait for the government or far-flung strangers to take care of their ailing neighbors; they do it themselves. When a farmer gets sick, the community drops everything to harvest his crops.
The power of prayer and faith in God is something that has guided so many of us in good times and bad.
Iowa truly is a place where if you work hard, dream big, anything is possible.
I was raised to pay respect to the flag. That is a symbol that stands for the men and women who have put their life on the line to protect the liberty and freedom that we have an opportunity to enjoy every single day.
You have to be careful about measuring the quality of education by the sheer number of dollars that you put into it.
In Iowa, we're fortunate to have a public-private initiative called the EPIC Corporate Challenge. EPIC stands for 'Economic Potential for Iowa Companies and Communities.'
Children certainly can't learn if they're dealing with trauma or mental illness.
From disaster relief to representation in Congress, the census plays an important role in protecting Iowa's future.
Reach out to the military-connected youth in your classrooms, your neighborhoods and your families and offer your gratitude for the service they undoubtedly provide in supporting, uplifting and encouraging the men and women of the United States armed forces.
Increased demands on the members of the Iowa National Guard often means increased time away from home and increased responsibility for those left behind.
I believe that victims of sexual harassment must be allowed to tell their story on their time, in their own way.
It takes courage to come forward, and I don't want any victim of sexual harassment to think twice about doing so.
To those state and local government employees who care deeply about this issue, let me be crystal clear: Under my watch, your IPERS is safe. It will not change; it will be protected; and you will have the retirement you were promised. Period.
Because of fiscal responsibility, we will keep taxes low and maintain important priorities like IPERS.
We will maintain and honor the commitments made to people in the IPERS system.
I spent 19 years as a local government official; I spent two years in the Iowa Senate; my daughter is a public school teacher. We're all counting on IPERS. The public servants are counting on the system they were promised when entering public service.
The executive female talent gap is real, and that's why it's critical to champion women throughout their careers.
Having more women in leadership helps our economy grow strong and our communities become even more vibrant.
For all of our history, it has been an article of faith that we in America bestow unto our children and grandchildren a nation that is stronger than the one we were given.
If President Obama is re-elected, he will continue to spend more money than we take in and to expand a debt that's already on the verge of being unsalvageable. That's a future that should frighten every American, no matter what their generation.
