January 3, 2012
I introduced this platform plank at my caucus site tonight

“Home schooling has proven itself to be an effective option for parents to educate their children and has saved taxpayers of Iowa hundreds of millions of dollars. With this proven record and studies nationwide indicating that overregulation by state departments of education actually hamper home education, we believe the education laws should be revised to reduce or eliminate the unnecessary reporting requirements imposed on home schooling families.”

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December 24, 2011

2011 Twin Pines Baptist Church Christmas Program Highlights (by steffens77)

August 19, 2011
The new Cy-Hawk Trophy …
“It’s a corn farmer and his family. And their corn. That’s the football trophy. This is a literal thing that is happening.” [link]
“The trophy reflects Iowa values. That’s what was announced at its unveiling Friday with its corporate sponsors there to celebrate it. OK, that makes sense.  Wait. No, it doesn’t make sense. This thing is a college football trophy? It’s more like a scene from ‘The Grapes of Wrath.’” [link]

The new Cy-Hawk Trophy …

“It’s a corn farmer and his family. And their corn. That’s the football trophy. This is a literal thing that is happening.” [link]

“The trophy reflects Iowa values. That’s what was announced at its unveiling Friday with its corporate sponsors there to celebrate it. OK, that makes sense. Wait. No, it doesn’t make sense. This thing is a college football trophy? It’s more like a scene from ‘The Grapes of Wrath.’” [link]