I will be glad to let you all know that I have returned from Texas, safe and sound. I traveled last week to my Muscatine, Louisa and Scott counties in Iowa! I love going back to my old school, Muscatine High School!

I had two fairs these last two nights in South Holland, IL and Chicago, IL. It usually takes some adjustment to get use to Chicago area traffic. I am an aggressive, yet careful driver; however, when someone slams on their brakes…there is not much time to react!!!! I had that happen to me tonight and I had to slam on my brakes and skid forward, barely missing the car in front of me. I was so scared! I was okay and there were no accidents!

I have seen some really great students that are interested in Iowa. I love when students have questions for me! It makes my career really meaningful to know that you all care and are interested in more than our football team. Thank you to all the great students out there with their great questions!

Go Hawks! I go back to the office tomorrow morning just in time for homecoming Friday!