April 2011 – Brynne Schweigel

Serious water quality discussion needed in Des Moines

You wouldn’t leave a wolf to guard your flock of sheep. However, moving the responsibility of monitoring Iowa’s water quality from the Department of Natural Resources to the Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship would be doing just that. Senate File 500 would transfer the control of watershed improvements and federal Clean Water Act programsContinue reading “Serious water quality discussion needed in Des Moines”

Carrying the weight

I was always a chubby kid and for me, to be chubby was to be ugly. I struggled with this physical and emotional burden over the first 19 years of my life before I realized I needed a change. Almost all Americans are aware of the obesity epidemic that is overwhelming this country. However, manyContinue reading “Carrying the weight”

Dresses to adore

Oh, if only I had the money to go shopping. This Urban Outfitters creation has me falling in love this spring. The flattering cut of this casual look is amazing for any woman. If the color isn’t your style, not to worry. There’s a simpler black and white pattern that would work for any girl’s wardrobe. And at $49 even theContinue reading “Dresses to adore”

Paris wears an arm-cape

Oh Paris Hilton, my love-hate relationship with you continues. I hate your acting, but I usually love your clothes. However, your recent fashion disaster is making me question it all. Normally, you’re the one woman that can always rock the bling. Your clothes can outshine any diamond or disco-ball and you still look more likeContinue reading “Paris wears an arm-cape”

Spice up your spring wardrobe – Ditch the florals

April has arrived, meaning that it’s time for us Midwestern girls to break out those spring clothes. The cold weather will soon be gone and I’m hoping that most of these floral prints will leave with it. The flowers will soon be blooming all over the ground, so they don’t need to take over your closet. Here’sContinue reading “Spice up your spring wardrobe – Ditch the florals”

ACM Fashion – What worked

Author’s note: This post also appeared on April 4, 2011 on HerCampus.com’s University of Iowa Chapter. You can check that out here. Laura Bell Bundy – Some critics are wondering whether or not Ms. Bundy will be able to make it in the country music industry, this is one fashionista I would hate to beContinue reading “ACM Fashion – What worked”