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Clinton outlines detailed rural economic plan at DMACC
Ag. Secretary Tom Vilsack and Hillary Clinton take questions from the media at DMACC-Ankeny. (photo by Sarah Beckman)With USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack by her side, Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinto...
Aug 26, 2015
O’Malley campaign organizing 30 house parties for 30th Iowa county visited
Democratic presidential candidate Martin O’Malley at the state fair. (photo by Sarah Beckman)To commemorate his 30th Iowa county visited last weekend, the campaign of Democratic presidential can...
Aug 25, 2015
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Pavement created from soybeans? ISU dedicates a new pilot plant facility tomorrow to produce bio-polymers from soybean oil.The facility helps companies that want to eventually replace petroleum-based ...
Aug 25, 2015
Record-breaking year for state fair
The Iowa State Fair hit a record attendance rate this year. The fair this year drew in more than a million-117-thousand people, breaking the 2008 record of a million-80-thousand. Great weather, visiti...
Aug 25, 2015
Newly-elected House Speaker Upmeyer marks first female in position
House Speaker-elect Linda Upmeyer speaks with reporters after her new position is announced. (photo by Sarah Beckman)Though many in the Republican-controlled Iowa state House say it is no surprise Maj...
Aug 20, 2015
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Des Moines' tax abatement program expires at the end of the year, and city officials wanted to get residents' and developers' take on extending it. The city is recommending using a declining scale sys...
Aug 20, 2015
Poultry producers want bird flu vaccine
Poultry producers in Iowa are pushing for vaccine protection for their birds this fall. Both the state and the feds have held back on recommending anti-bird-flu shots, because of potential repercussio...
Aug 20, 2015
Rubio delivers campaign speech despite downpours
GOP presidential candidate Marco Rubio signs a few autographs after his speech at the state fair.(photo by Sarah Beckman)Despite at times heavy downpours and cooler temperatures, dozens of voters turn...
Aug 18, 2015
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The keys to the 4-billion dollar Medicaid program in Iowa are being turned over by the governor to four private companies, starting the first of the year. The decision marks a key point in Governor Br...
Aug 18, 2015
West Des Moines aims for Home Base Iowa designation
The City of West Des Moines is trying to motivate companies to be part of the Home Base Iowa program. The program provides incentives and job opportunities for transitioning military members and vets ...
Aug 18, 2015
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