Yesterday afternoon I participated in a virtual town hall meeting with students from Prairie City Monroe High School. Visiting with students and hearing what is important to young Iowans has always been a priority of mine. That’s why during my annual visits to Iowa’s 99 counties, I usually visit several schools and students groups. Using this teleconference technology will allow me to hear from many more students and several other schools. And it is almost as good as being in the classroom, and I don't have to worry about being snowed out!