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Gov. Branstad talks Iowa Straw Poll, presidential debates
Governor Branstad, much like many state Republican leaders, said he is disappointed the Iowa Straw Poll was canceled last week, but is now determined to turn the party’s focus on the February Ca...
Jun 15, 2015
Iowa Straw Poll Dead
After an hour-long board meeting Friday morning, Republican Party of Iowa leaders unanimously voted to kill the Iowa Straw Poll.Chairman Jeff Kaufmann cited three reasons the straw poll won’t ta...
Jun 12, 2015
Torch Morning News 6-12: Christie, O’Malley talk education, Branstad not signing budget yet, Iowa population numbers steady
Martin O’Malley speaks with grassroots Iowa voters in Marshalltown.Gov. Chris Christie meets with Polk County Republicans in West Des Moines.More than 100 people came out to hear New Jersey Gove...
Jun 12, 2015
Torch Morning News 6-11: Straw Poll fate on the line, Trump flying to Des Moines, Rep. King supports repeal of COOL
Interest in the Iowa Straw Poll is waning, and Iowa Republican Party officials will be discussing the fate of the event in a conference call tomorrow. A few presidential contenders such as Mike Huckab...
Jun 11, 2015
Torch Afternoon News 6-10: Clinton plans large Des Moines event, Rental rates up in metro, Casey’s reports strong numbers
Two months after jumping into the presidential race, Democrat Hillary Clinton is "officially launching" her campaign this weekend...she'll be in Sioux City on Saturday night and at the Iowa State Fair...
Jun 10, 2015
TORCH MORNING NEWS YOU CAN USE:
Construction jobs upThe employment picture is bright in Iowa's construction industry. The Associated Builders and Contractors say the state was tied with Maryland in April for the 7th-lowest construct...
Jun 10, 2015
Torch Afternoon News 6-2: Fred Hoiberg moves to Chicago Bulls, Facebook location in Altoona adds building, GOP presidential candidates make last-minute plans for Iowa
Former ISU basketball coach Fred HoibergIt's official...Fred Hoiberg is the new head coach of the Chicago Bulls. Hoiberg held a press conference in Chicago earlier Tuesday afternoon, and said he's tha...
Jun 02, 2015
State education leaders unhappy with lawmakers’ budget
After months of haggling, state lawmakers reached a preliminary state education budget that includes a 1.25 percent increase in K-through-12 spending, plus $55.7 million in one-time spending. State ed...
Jun 02, 2015
Torch Afternoon News 6-1: Preliminary state budget released, Grassley not in favor of aspects of new USA Freedom Act, Ag officials still working to battle bird flu
A preliminary state budget has been released, and it calls for a total spending of $7.3 billion starting July 1st. The deal also shows a 2.62 percent increase in state funding for K-through-12 grade s...
Jun 01, 2015
Private company donates money to Waukee, Des Moines police for body cameras
Waukee Police Chief John Quinn receives a $14,000 check from Kenworth Mid-Iowa’s Rod French to purchase body cameras for officers. Des Moines Police Chief Dana Wingert and mayor Frank Cownie rec...
May 29, 2015
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