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		<title>Protecting the Environment</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[-Protecting Iowa trees, enhancing forest resources]]></description>
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		<title>Growing Our Economy</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jun 2012 13:37:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[-Growing Iowa&#8217;s economy by helping Iowans improve their skills]]></description>
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		<title>Helping Small Communities</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jun 2012 13:36:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[-Senator Mary Jo Wilhelm says commercial property tax relief will help Iowa&#8217;s small communities]]></description>
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		<title>Skill Advancement</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[-Wilhelm on helping Iowa families gain jobs through skill advancement]]></description>
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		<title>Economy</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jun 2012 13:06:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[As someone who opposes the so-called &#8220;nuclear tax,&#8221; an effort to force ratepayers to pay millions for possible new nuclear power plant, I spoke with AARP members at the Iowa Statehouse. Work by AARP members are credited with slowing the legislation in the Legislature. AARP members from around the state gathered at the Iowa Statehouse [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://wilhelmforsenate.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/wilhelm1.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-271" style="margin: 10px;" title="wilhelm1" src="http://wilhelmforsenate.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/wilhelm1.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>As someone who opposes the so-called &#8220;nuclear tax,&#8221; an effort to force ratepayers to pay millions for possible new nuclear power plant, I spoke with AARP members at the Iowa Statehouse. Work by AARP members are credited with slowing the legislation in the Legislature. AARP members from around the state gathered at the Iowa Statehouse on Wednesday, February 29th. From left to right: the Beverly and John McCartney, members of the Iowa AARP Executive Council, and myself.</p>
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		<title>Facebook Wall Photos</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jun 2012 12:26:15 +0000</pubDate>
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<p><strong><div id="1_401823379860040" class="fbPhotoGallery fbClear"><div class="fbboxbody"><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/196127_458271934215184_800782044_n.jpg" rel="401823379860040fp-gallery" title="Guess who just voted at the Howard County Fairgrounds? "Like" If you have already voted! And if you haven't voted, get out there and Vote!"><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/196127_458271934215184_800782044_a.jpg);"></i></a><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/530734_456297094412668_575910565_n.jpg" rel="401823379860040fp-gallery" title="This is what a campaign office SHOULD look like 6 days before the election. Lots of great folks coming out for great candidates in Floyd County tonight!"><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/530734_456297094412668_575910565_a.jpg);"></i></a><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/557797_456296537746057_323397393_n.jpg" rel="401823379860040fp-gallery" title="Mary Jo helping volunteers stuff a few mailers. We APPRECIATE ALL of our volunteers so very much."><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/557797_456296537746057_323397393_a.jpg);"></i></a><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/68464_456295841079460_23785007_n.jpg" rel="401823379860040fp-gallery" title="Mary Jo talks with voters at a GOTV kickoff with Former Iowa First Lady, Christie Vilsack. Just two of the many STRONG female candidates we have running in North Iowa or at least that's what President Clinton thinks!"><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/68464_456295841079460_23785007_a.jpg);"></i></a><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/409253_455898064452571_97239523_n.jpg" rel="401823379860040fp-gallery" title="Senator Wilhelm and Former Governor Tom Vilsack earlier today in New Hampton!"><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/409253_455898064452571_97239523_a.jpg);"></i></a><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/s720x720/602256_455164204525957_655470519_n.jpg" rel="401823379860040fp-gallery" title=""><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/602256_455164204525957_655470519_a.jpg);"></i></a><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/s720x720/534511_455163707859340_1884275322_n.jpg" rel="401823379860040fp-gallery" title="Had a great time at the Mitchell County Historical Society and Museum today for the Hamlin Garland Art Gallery Dedication. You should go see some of these exhibits!"><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/534511_455163707859340_1884275322_a.jpg);"></i></a><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/525473_453234721385572_275880860_n.jpg" rel="401823379860040fp-gallery" title="Two of the best candidates you can vote for Northern Iowa!! Congressman Bruce Braley and Senator Mary Jo Wilhelm!"><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/525473_453234721385572_275880860_a.jpg);"></i></a><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/s720x720/12825_449648955077482_402194361_n.jpg" rel="401823379860040fp-gallery" title="Enjoyed some great chili with great company at Charles City High School yesterday evening."><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/12825_449648955077482_402194361_a.jpg);"></i></a><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/190387_447547838620927_529442444_n.jpg" rel="401823379860040fp-gallery" title="An old ballot box from yesteryear . . ."><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/190387_447547838620927_529442444_a.jpg);"></i></a><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/s720x720/47531_447547041954340_1149506939_n.jpg" rel="401823379860040fp-gallery" title="Just one of the many quilts at the Quilt Show in Nora Springs Today."><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/47531_447547041954340_1149506939_a.jpg);"></i></a><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/6238_447546085287769_1515872087_n.jpg" rel="401823379860040fp-gallery" title="AND I ran into my good friend Jim Berge at the Open House"><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/6238_447546085287769_1515872087_a.jpg);"></i></a><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/47260_447545528621158_1563452968_n.jpg" rel="401823379860040fp-gallery" title="Had a great time at the Kensett Fire Department Open House this afternoon"><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/47260_447545528621158_1563452968_a.jpg);"></i></a><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/230439_446166328759078_946922365_n.jpg" rel="401823379860040fp-gallery" title="Senator Wilhelm and Mary Ann, Little Miss Riceville at the Healthiest State Walk in Riceville today"><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/230439_446166328759078_946922365_a.jpg);"></i></a><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/s720x720/552678_445672062141838_1303065932_n.jpg" rel="401823379860040fp-gallery" title="Voting has started here in the new 26th District!  You can vote at your County Auditor's office for the next five weeks.  When you do vote, please make sure your ballot looks like this one for State Senate!"><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/552678_445672062141838_1303065932_a.jpg);"></i></a><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/578591_442650039110707_1818424849_n.jpg" rel="401823379860040fp-gallery" title="Fun, Food and Festivities at the Fantastic Welcome Center in Nashua yesterday!"><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/578591_442650039110707_1818424849_a.jpg);"></i></a><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/523114_441261682582876_1339567326_n.jpg" rel="401823379860040fp-gallery" title="More yard signs are in. Stop by the Floyd County Democrats office or the Cresco office to grab yours today! Or send an email to wilhelmforsenate@gmail.com"><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/523114_441261682582876_1339567326_a.jpg);"></i></a><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/304676_441261432582901_153624371_n.jpg" rel="401823379860040fp-gallery" title="Three Sitting Iowa Senators that are well . . . sitting"><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/304676_441261432582901_153624371_a.jpg);"></i></a><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/198795_440336219342089_544637161_n.jpg" rel="401823379860040fp-gallery" title="Worth County Democrats Security Squad . . ."><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/198795_440336219342089_544637161_a.jpg);"></i></a><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/526992_440334972675547_1999943434_n.jpg" rel="401823379860040fp-gallery" title="Quilt Auctions . . . a sign that cold weather is closer than we think"><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/526992_440334972675547_1999943434_a.jpg);"></i></a><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/206371_440333972675647_787666114_n.jpg" rel="401823379860040fp-gallery" title="There was no shortage of delicious baked goods at the Stacyville Community Center this morning . . ."><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/206371_440333972675647_787666114_a.jpg);"></i></a><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/299496_439938599381851_240225170_n.jpg" rel="401823379860040fp-gallery" title="Classic Fire Engine from Protivin!"><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/299496_439938599381851_240225170_a.jpg);"></i></a><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/s720x720/384355_439936729382038_824275531_n.jpg" rel="401823379860040fp-gallery" title="Just clowning around in Cresco . . ."><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/384355_439936729382038_824275531_a.jpg);"></i></a><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/541070_439934706048907_1496251774_n.jpg" rel="401823379860040fp-gallery" title="A shining light on one of our younger Cresco volunteers Shania!"><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/541070_439934706048907_1496251774_a.jpg);"></i></a><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/548120_439933966048981_281795080_n.jpg" 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style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/218095_439667882742256_1432175485_a.jpg);"></i></a><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/560962_438066062902438_1109666602_n.jpg" rel="401823379860040fp-gallery" title="Senator Wilhelm and Representative Quirk talking to Floyd County Dems in Charles City yesterday (photo courtesy of Charles City Press)"><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/560962_438066062902438_1109666602_a.jpg);"></i></a><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/263988_437911382917906_1553494475_n.jpg" rel="401823379860040fp-gallery" title="It was a windy Saturday in Northwood but great to be surrounded by friends."><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/263988_437911382917906_1553494475_a.jpg);"></i></a><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/s720x720/485838_437909299584781_550543951_n.jpg" rel="401823379860040fp-gallery" title="Good old-fashioned square dancing in Northwood was just part of this past weekend's fun activities"><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/485838_437909299584781_550543951_a.jpg);"></i></a><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/s720x720/255208_431945323514512_1184135103_n.jpg" rel="401823379860040fp-gallery" title="A Big Thanks to Hawkeye REC for the candidate forum they hosted on Wednesday. I really enjoyed the discussion as well as the new faciulity."><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/255208_431945323514512_1184135103_a.jpg);"></i></a><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/s720x720/311946_430180470357664_1515282049_n.jpg" rel="401823379860040fp-gallery" title=""><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/311946_430180470357664_1515282049_a.jpg);"></i></a><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/555701_430180010357710_1927026351_n.jpg" rel="401823379860040fp-gallery" title="Nascar drivers in training . . ."><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/555701_430180010357710_1927026351_a.jpg);"></i></a><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/s720x720/311800_430179573691087_968562141_n.jpg" rel="401823379860040fp-gallery" title="Great Crowd for the last Party in the Park in Charles City!"><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/311800_430179573691087_968562141_a.jpg);"></i></a><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/313164_426206954088349_713020996_n.jpg" rel="401823379860040fp-gallery" title="Lots of people turning out for the beautiful weather and art show in Beadle Park."><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/313164_426206954088349_713020996_a.jpg);"></i></a><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/s720x720/313679_426204597421918_298560640_n.jpg" rel="401823379860040fp-gallery" title="Crestwood Drum Line performing at the art show this afternoon in Cresco."><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/313679_426204597421918_298560640_a.jpg);"></i></a><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/s720x720/528550_425520777490300_1387627003_n.jpg" rel="401823379860040fp-gallery" title="CEO, Richard Allbee, speaking to the crowd. Colonial Manor received the 2012 Iowa Governor's Award for Quality Care this past Thursday."><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/528550_425520777490300_1387627003_a.jpg);"></i></a><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/s720x720/524311_425512447491133_789694620_n.jpg" rel="401823379860040fp-gallery" title="Senator Wilhelm visits with her mother at Elma"><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/524311_425512447491133_789694620_a.jpg);"></i></a><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/s720x720/418187_424043617638016_1322908425_n.jpg" rel="401823379860040fp-gallery" title="Steeple Day, a great place to spend a Sunday afternoon!"><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/418187_424043617638016_1322908425_a.jpg);"></i></a><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/s720x720/484110_423917557650622_1896060173_n.jpg" rel="401823379860040fp-gallery" title="Love my Mitchell County Dems!!!"><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/484110_423917557650622_1896060173_a.jpg);"></i></a><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/539231_423716634337381_14469394_n.jpg" rel="401823379860040fp-gallery" title="Jim Owens making phone calls for Mary Jo! A big thanks to everyone who helped us out on Saturday. It was a sweeping success!"><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/539231_423716634337381_14469394_a.jpg);"></i></a><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/582035_423715884337456_307381353_n.jpg" rel="401823379860040fp-gallery" title="Did you go to Stacyville for Brat Daze? If not you missed a GREAT time!"><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/582035_423715884337456_307381353_a.jpg);"></i></a><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/179970_420729114636133_1610919496_n.jpg" rel="401823379860040fp-gallery" title="Senator Wilhelm placing a yard sign in Charles City. Folks in Charles City and all over the district are getting excited about her campaign!!"><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/179970_420729114636133_1610919496_a.jpg);"></i></a><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/s720x720/394639_418523208190057_878831492_n.jpg" rel="401823379860040fp-gallery" title="Senator Wilhelm talking with folks while they waited patiently in line for fresh, fried fish!"><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/394639_418523208190057_878831492_a.jpg);"></i></a><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/s720x720/391529_418521248190253_1531425514_n.jpg" rel="401823379860040fp-gallery" title="Great crowd at Friday night fish fry at Chickasaw Park"><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/391529_418521248190253_1531425514_a.jpg);"></i></a><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/s720x720/534486_417409718301406_1766804208_n.jpg" rel="401823379860040fp-gallery" title=""><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/534486_417409718301406_1766804208_a.jpg);"></i></a><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/s720x720/406302_417409188301459_630545730_n.jpg" rel="401823379860040fp-gallery" title=""><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/406302_417409188301459_630545730_a.jpg);"></i></a><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/481951_417408871634824_607825735_n.jpg" rel="401823379860040fp-gallery" title=""><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/481951_417408871634824_607825735_a.jpg);"></i></a><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/599329_417408281634883_41942283_n.jpg" rel="401823379860040fp-gallery" title="The parade season is far from over, please contact the campaign if you would like to join us!"><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/599329_417408281634883_41942283_a.jpg);"></i></a><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/582181_417405991635112_1389602954_n.jpg" rel="401823379860040fp-gallery" title="Mitchell County Dems!"><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/582181_417405991635112_1389602954_a.jpg);"></i></a><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/483981_417404734968571_175861351_n.jpg" rel="401823379860040fp-gallery" title=""><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/483981_417404734968571_175861351_a.jpg);"></i></a><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/545416_406856842690027_1149396982_n.jpg" rel="401823379860040fp-gallery" title="Oatmeal Days Parade in St. Ansgar on Saturday. The Democratic candidates are united in Mitchell County."><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/545416_406856842690027_1149396982_a.jpg);"></i></a><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/s720x720/527650_406852482690463_1958296878_n.jpg" rel="401823379860040fp-gallery" title="Between the bridge dedication and parades, Mike and I had the opportunity to take a tour of the Grain Millers plant in St. Ansgar during Oatmeal Days. Our tour guide Kevin explained how the company produces many grain, dairy, and specialty products that are shipped throughout the country.  The company is a strong source for jobs in Mitchell County. They are hiring too!"><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/527650_406852482690463_1958296878_a.jpg);"></i></a><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/s720x720/599908_406848086024236_932713905_n.jpg" rel="401823379860040fp-gallery" title="Photo's from the Hanlontown Parade and Children's Tractor Pull on Saturday. Mike and I enjoyed the brats and watching the little kids win trophies that were bigger than they were. So cute!"><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/599908_406848086024236_932713905_a.jpg);"></i></a><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/s720x720/581114_406845576024487_207605740_n.jpg" rel="401823379860040fp-gallery" title="Here's photos from the Wapsipinicon Bridge Dedication and Ribbon Cutting on Saturday. A beautiful day and event!"><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/581114_406845576024487_207605740_a.jpg);"></i></a><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/600644_403930616315983_1502188311_n.jpg" rel="401823379860040fp-gallery" title="Hanging out with my buddy Brady after the parade in Chester."><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/600644_403930616315983_1502188311_a.jpg);"></i></a><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/s720x720/301867_403925582983153_1307328025_n.jpg" rel="401823379860040fp-gallery" title="Senator Wilhelm with her husband Mike at the Floyd parade on Saturday"><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/301867_403925582983153_1307328025_a.jpg);"></i></a><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/547547_402661859776192_1327327437_n.jpg" rel="401823379860040fp-gallery" title="Heartland Days Parade in New Hampton with Representative Brian Quirk and Todd Miller, who is running for Chickasaw County Sheriff!"><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/547547_402661859776192_1327327437_a.jpg);"></i></a><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/s720x720/538520_401823383193373_1366230545_n.jpg" rel="401823379860040fp-gallery" title="My team had a great time at Fredericksburg's 88th Dairy Days, especially while sampling the hot dogs, cheeseburgers, milkshakes, funnel cakes, and Brats (they were stuffed...)!"><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/538520_401823383193373_1366230545_a.jpg);"></i></a></div></div></strong></p>
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		<title>June</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jun 2012 12:23:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We had a very busy weekend. I had the opportunity to judge both the Little Miss Riceville and Miss Riceville events on Friday. I also judged the Frogs, Toads, and Turtle Races (a fun experience since I didn&#8217;t have to touch the toads). I also joined Team Brenda at the Relay For Life Event in [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We had a very busy weekend. I had the opportunity to judge both the Little Miss Riceville and Miss Riceville events on Friday. I also judged the Frogs, Toads, and Turtle Races (a fun experience since I didn&#8217;t have to touch the toads). I also joined Team Brenda at the Relay For Life Event in New Hampton. I also had a great time at the Alta Vista Parade on Saturday!</p>
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<p><strong><div id="2_399942410048137" class="fbPhotoGallery fbClear"><div class="fbboxbody"><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/181164_399942893381422_221490389_n.jpg" rel="399942410048137fp-gallery" title="With the two beautiful Miss Riceville finalists. It was a tough one with two wonderful young women."><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/181164_399942893381422_221490389_a.jpg);"></i></a><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/598471_399942946714750_1063062437_n.jpg" rel="399942410048137fp-gallery" title="With 'Team Mary Jo' members Bree and Drew at the Alta Vista Parade in Chickasaw County. I had a lot of fun tossing candy to the children and meeting so many wonderful parade goers."><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/598471_399942946714750_1063062437_a.jpg);"></i></a><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/389331_399943043381407_118205590_n.jpg" rel="399942410048137fp-gallery" title="With the champion Toad racers. What an experience! (As long as I didn't have to touch the Toads!)"><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/389331_399943043381407_118205590_a.jpg);"></i></a><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/s720x720/542002_399943166714728_401657046_n.jpg" rel="399942410048137fp-gallery" title="Team Brenda at the Relay For Life Event in New Hampton (pictured with my sister JoAnn and our friend Lavon from Mazeppa, MN)"><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/542002_399943166714728_401657046_a.jpg);"></i></a><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/536303_399943300048048_204934729_n.jpg" rel="399942410048137fp-gallery" title="Walking in the Alta Vista Parade."><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/536303_399943300048048_204934729_a.jpg);"></i></a><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/s720x720/223990_399943436714701_1303323429_n.jpg" rel="399942410048137fp-gallery" title="With the cute kids from the Little Miss Riceville Pageant."><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/223990_399943436714701_1303323429_a.jpg);"></i></a></div></div></strong></p>
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		<title>Mary Jo working for Iowa</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 23:26:01 +0000</pubDate>
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<p><strong><div id="3_387655444610167" class="fbPhotoGallery fbClear"><div class="fbboxbody"><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/546630_397729213602790_1007316763_n.jpg" rel="387655444610167fp-gallery" title="Winneshiek, Howard and Allamakee county 4-Hers took a field trip to the Capitol on March 14 to take a tour and learn about Iowa’s government first hand. I had the opportunity to speak with them about what I do as a senator and answered their questions about issues that were important to them. I really enjoy meeting with the young people I represent and getting them engaged in how Iowa is governed. Someday, they’ll be the ones leading our state."><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/546630_397729213602790_1007316763_a.jpg);"></i></a><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/533162_388169901225388_875855090_n.jpg" rel="387655444610167fp-gallery" title=""><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/533162_388169901225388_875855090_a.jpg);"></i></a><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/549232_388170581225320_496103960_n.jpg" rel="387655444610167fp-gallery" title=""><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/549232_388170581225320_496103960_a.jpg);"></i></a><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/601161_397712796937765_1464265018_n.jpg" rel="387655444610167fp-gallery" title="Iowa should work with local community colleges to help Iowa workers gain the skills needed to fill currently open positions at Iowa businesses. That what I told Iowa reporters Thursday, January 19, at the Iowa Statehouse. "With over 100,000 Iowans enrolled across Iowa, community colleges play a key role in training our workforce statewide. If businesses are going to expand or locate in Iowa, we must have a skilled workforce that can meet their needs. Middle class Iowa families depend on affordable community college tuition to get the additional training that helps them land good-paying jobs." On my left is Representative Phyllis Thede of Bettendorf."><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/601161_397712796937765_1464265018_a.jpg);"></i></a><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/150124_387655471276831_835024762_n.jpg" rel="387655444610167fp-gallery" title="I sat with a group from March of Dimes Day at the Iowa Legislature. Both the Regennitter and Ryan families are instrumental parts of the Iowa Chapter of March of Dimes. I have helped make sure every Iowa child has access to health insurance. That’s one reason why Iowa is ranked at or near the top in surveys of the best states to raise a child. From left to right: Addison Ryan, Rebeckah and Noelle Regennitter, myself, Jarred, Jakob, and Stacy Regennitter, and Payton Ryan (seated)."><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/150124_387655471276831_835024762_a.jpg);"></i></a><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/575155_397720226937022_1226525228_n.jpg" rel="387655444610167fp-gallery" title="The road to high-paying jobs right here in Iowa is paved by higher education. On February 15, I was able to speak with this Luther College group about how we can help Iowa's college students pursue an affordable, well-rounded education to help build Iowa's future. From left to right: Craig Mosher of Decorah, Nicholas Clark of Cedar Rapids, and Susan Harlor of Denver, Colorado."><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/575155_397720226937022_1226525228_a.jpg);"></i></a><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/576700_397720290270349_1596302815_n.jpg" rel="387655444610167fp-gallery" title="The Girl Scouts of Iowa held their Annual Day on the Hill on March 12, and I had the chance to talk to a young Girl Scout about the wonderful organization. This year they are celebrating 100 years of building girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place."><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/576700_397720290270349_1596302815_a.jpg);"></i></a><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/250822_397741036934941_1605440378_n.jpg" rel="387655444610167fp-gallery" title="Firefighters are Iowa’s everyday heroes, helping make our lives safer by responding to emergencies ranging from fires to car accidents. I had the chance to meet with Charles City firefighter Michael Bauer and discuss how our government can help increase the abilities of our local fire departments, the majority of which are run by volunteers. Michael let me know about the issues facing Iowa’s fire departments and explained to me how we can improve their outstanding service to our communities."><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/250822_397741036934941_1605440378_a.jpg);"></i></a><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/546383_397712846937760_330074420_n.jpg" rel="387655444610167fp-gallery" title="Neil Shaffer from the Howard Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) spoke with me about the Lake Hendricks Watershed Project, an ongoing development in Howard County. The project’s goal is to provide information and education as well as management practices to producers in the surrounding areas to reduce sediment and nutrient loading. Shaffer was in the Capitol as a part of Conservation Day at the Statehouse on January 25th."><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/546383_397712846937760_330074420_a.jpg);"></i></a><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/s720x720/532751_397729170269461_1233299228_n.jpg" rel="387655444610167fp-gallery" title="The Iowa Cattlemen’s Association grilled more than 700 steaks for visitors, staff, legislators and others at the Iowa Statehouse on Tuesday. The organization represents 9,500 Iowa beef-producing families and associated companies and is dedicated to the future of Iowa's beef industry. Mason Fleenor of Ida Grove, who said he has been raising cattle since he was 10 year old, talked with me about the jobs and positive economic impact of the cattle industry in Iowa."><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/532751_397729170269461_1233299228_a.jpg);"></i></a><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/544969_387655514610160_2030650097_n.jpg" rel="387655444610167fp-gallery" title="Jon Gisleson spoke with Senator Ragan and me during Conservation Day in the Statehouse on January 25th. Gisleson is the Director of Region 3 for the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Gisleson explained the importance of the efforts of the NRCS in reducing erosion and nutrient depletion in Iowa’s fields through multiple methods such as using wind tunnels or cover crops to ensure Iowa’s valuable soil is protected for generations."><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/544969_387655514610160_2030650097_a.jpg);"></i></a><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/292498_387655531276825_1497873309_n.jpg" rel="387655444610167fp-gallery" title="The Relay for Life in New Hampton was an impressive event. A large number of people that participated, and many survivors and caregivers shared their stories. We saw a real strong range of emotions."><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/292498_387655531276825_1497873309_a.jpg);"></i></a><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/182552_397740423601669_1991751045_n.jpg" rel="387655444610167fp-gallery" title="Veterans returning home after serving and suffering mentally or physically can have a hard to adjusting back to civilian life. With the help of service dogs like Justice, an 18-month old black lab, veterans can receive a sort of therapy that is invaluable to helping them cope with their adjustment. Justice's handler, Becky Coady, explained to me that there are currently 25 service dogs ready to help Iowa's veterans return to civilian life and continue making our state and country a better place. Justice and Becky visited the Statehouse on March 13 to meet with legislators about helping our returning veterans find employment and boost our economy."><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/182552_397740423601669_1991751045_a.jpg);"></i></a><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/551149_387655494610162_107561164_n.jpg" rel="387655444610167fp-gallery" title=""><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/551149_387655494610162_107561164_a.jpg);"></i></a><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/301859_388169944558717_1744906302_n.jpg" rel="387655444610167fp-gallery" title=""><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/301859_388169944558717_1744906302_a.jpg);"></i></a><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/401732_388169974558714_869967459_n.jpg" rel="387655444610167fp-gallery" title="Reverend Jerome Hanus, Archbishop of Dubuque, delivered the prayer to open session for the Iowa Senate on February 2."><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/401732_388169974558714_869967459_a.jpg);"></i></a><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/579243_388170024558709_1984952477_n.jpg" rel="387655444610167fp-gallery" title="I talked with participants in the Iowa Afterschool Alliance about their favorite parts of the program at a breakfast on March 17. The Iowa Afterschool Alliance favors legislative policies to secure resources for new and existing afterschool programs for kids in our local communities, and they do a great job achieving their mission of supporting student learning, helping working families, and keeping kids safe."><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/579243_388170024558709_1984952477_a.jpg);"></i></a><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/398903_388170054558706_1527001221_n.jpg" rel="387655444610167fp-gallery" title="In 2009, more than 2 million people visited Iowa’s state, county and regional fairs. Members of the Iowa Fair Association visited the Statehouse to promote the great Iowa fairs that will be held all across the state in 2010. Our fairs have a tremendous impact on local economies and give Iowans of all ages a chance to participate."><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/398903_388170054558706_1527001221_a.jpg);"></i></a><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/542871_397711176937927_999849928_n.jpg" rel="387655444610167fp-gallery" title="I had the privilege of giving some Decorah students a little tour of the Capitol and Senate chamber on April 16. I was also able to tell them about what I do as a senator and explain the legislative process in Iowa."><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/542871_397711176937927_999849928_a.jpg);"></i></a><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/576403_388170091225369_964687591_n.jpg" rel="387655444610167fp-gallery" title="The Winneshiek County Fair"><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/576403_388170091225369_964687591_a.jpg);"></i></a><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/543358_388170131225365_996626196_n.jpg" rel="387655444610167fp-gallery" title="Dave Krejchi, owner of a plumbing, heating and cooling business in Cedar Falls (center), has grown his business by doing solar hot water projects for homes and businesses. On Wednesday, February 9, he and James McCain, Jr. (right), a contractor in Des Moines, talked with me about their work. I support a state consumer rebate for small solar and small wind projects to help local construction firms, plumbers, heating and air conditioning contractors, and other Iowa small businesses. These rebates could jumpstart the small solar and small wind industry the same way state investment succeeded in making Iowa’s "big wind" industry the second largest in the nation."><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/543358_388170131225365_996626196_a.jpg);"></i></a><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/521461_388170184558693_1247753598_n.jpg" rel="387655444610167fp-gallery" title="The Cat in the Hat visited the Capitol on February 9th."><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/521461_388170184558693_1247753598_a.jpg);"></i></a><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/522210_388170227892022_1565150110_n.jpg" rel="387655444610167fp-gallery" title="Girl Scouts from eastern Iowa shadowed state legislators on February 16th. Shadowing me and Senator Amanda Ragan were Kaylie Reicks of New Hampton and Samantha Fistler of Eldora."><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/522210_388170227892022_1565150110_a.jpg);"></i></a><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/536599_388170271225351_945828334_n.jpg" rel="387655444610167fp-gallery" title="On February 21, Iowans involved in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education programs came to the Iowa Statehouse to demonstrate the progress so far. I met with Ashley Kramer of Hudson, Brandon Hoskins of Cedar Falls and Angela Francis of Washburn. They are members of the Iowa Mathematics and Science Academy. To learn more about STEM, visit www.senate.iowa.gov/democrats/doubling-iowa-math-and-science/."><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/536599_388170271225351_945828334_a.jpg);"></i></a><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/562526_397736436935401_651462550_n.jpg" rel="387655444610167fp-gallery" title="I joined parents, educators, community leaders and students from across Iowa when they gathered at the Statehouse on April 13 to rally AGAINST severe budget cuts proposed for education at all levels. Their goal: to send a message to Governor Branstad and the Republican leadership of the Iowa House that Iowans believe in quality local schools and educational opportunity for all."><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/562526_397736436935401_651462550_a.jpg);"></i></a><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/549275_388170297892015_303512980_n.jpg" rel="387655444610167fp-gallery" title="Undergraduate researchers representing the three state universities in Iowa visited the Capitol on March 22 to present their research studies to legislators. Ross Hanson of Decorah, an Iowa State University honors student, met with me. Hanson is studying Kinesiology and presented his project on the Psychological Effects of Cross Training Among Competitive Adolescent Athletes."><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/549275_388170297892015_303512980_a.jpg);"></i></a><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/535886_388170514558660_2053108205_n.jpg" rel="387655444610167fp-gallery" title="Senator Amanda Ragan of Mason City and I visited with Senate page Maria Lewis and her brother Spc. Jacob Lewis of Riceville. Spc. Jacob Lewis is with the Delta Company 2-135 and is being deployed to Kuwait."><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/535886_388170514558660_2053108205_a.jpg);"></i></a><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/547845_388170354558676_1222664185_n.jpg" rel="387655444610167fp-gallery" title=""><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/547845_388170354558676_1222664185_a.jpg);"></i></a><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/541064_388170434558668_1570285293_n.jpg" rel="387655444610167fp-gallery" title="Herky was on hand to keep everyone entertained at the Statehouse for University of Iowa Day on the Hill on April 5."><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/541064_388170434558668_1570285293_a.jpg);"></i></a><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/534786_388170554558656_1096919037_n.jpg" rel="387655444610167fp-gallery" title="Team Brenda was made up of many of my family members. The team participated in Relay for Life in New Hampton in remembrance of my niece Brenda, who lost her battle with cancer."><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/534786_388170554558656_1096919037_a.jpg);"></i></a><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/564823_388170634558648_2031672132_n.jpg" rel="387655444610167fp-gallery" title="A friend took a candid photo of me at the Lime Springs Sweet Corn Parade."><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/564823_388170634558648_2031672132_a.jpg);"></i></a><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/579992_388170734558638_547621210_n.jpg" rel="387655444610167fp-gallery" title="I walked with students in Riceville for International Walk to School. Great weather, great kids, great fun, great time!!!!"><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/579992_388170734558638_547621210_a.jpg);"></i></a><a id="" class="fbMedThumb viewable" href="http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/579450_397740463601665_1194953011_n.jpg" rel="387655444610167fp-gallery" title=""><i class="fbthumb" style="background-image:url(http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/579450_397740463601665_1194953011_a.jpg);"></i></a></div></div></strong></p>
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		<title>About Mary Jo</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mary Jo Wilhelm is a Democrat running for Iowa&#8217;s Senate District 26. She is currently the Iowa State Senator from the 8th District since 2009. Mary Jo Wilhelm owns and operates a small real estate appraisal business in Cresco. She also served on the Howard County Board of Supervisors for 12 years prior to her [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mary Jo Wilhelm is a Democrat running for Iowa&#8217;s Senate District 26. She is currently the Iowa State Senator from the 8th District since 2009.</p>
<p>Mary Jo Wilhelm owns and operates a small real estate appraisal business in Cresco. She also served on the Howard County Board of Supervisors for 12 years prior to her first election to the Iowa Senate in 2008. Senator Wilhelm serves as Chair of the Local Government Committee and also serves on the Commerce, Economic Growth/Rebuild Iowa, Education and Human Resources committees, and the Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee. In addition to her service in the Senate, Mary Jo serves on the State Child Care Advisory Council and the Center for Rural Health and Primary Care Advisory Committee. Mary Jo has been married to her husband Mike for 28 years. They have two children, Ben and Alex.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Relay for Life in New Hampton was an impressive event. A large number of people that participated, and many survivors and caregivers shared their stories. We saw a real strong range of emotions.]]></description>
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<p>The Relay for Life in New Hampton was an impressive event. A large number of people that participated, and many survivors and caregivers shared their stories. We saw a real strong range of emotions.</p>
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