Joni Ernst: “The values of hard work and self-sufficiency have defined who we are as a nation.”

That’s why I’m giving my August 2026 Squeal Award to the ‘Shady Bunch,’ families full of fraudsters who are chips off the old cell block.

While some families have a tradition of running 5Ks on holidays, fraud runs in these families—they’ll steal $5K or more and then make a run for it.

From helping revitalize Main Street to supporting countless local events and charities, Telia Carter and her team continue to present the very best of Iowa's entrepreneurial spirit.

When Iowans send their hard-earned tax dollars to Washington, they deserve to know exactly where every cent goes and why.