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Sanders clarifies foreign policy position while stumping in Grinnell
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders awaits an introduction in Grinnell. (photo by Sarah Beckman)Known for his more pacifist-type views of foreign policy, Democratic presidential candidate...
Sep 03, 2015
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The Iowa Board of Regents is expected to announce today its choice for the next University of Iowa president. The board has been looking over feedback from the campus and community on the four finalis...
Sep 03, 2015
Rick Santorum drills hard against current immigration system
Republican presidential candidate (third from right) meets with business owners in Newton. (photo by Sarah Beckman)Fixing a broken immigration system and securing the border are two common concerns am...
Sep 01, 2015
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More than 18-hundred farmers in Iowa have applied for 3-and-a-half million dollars in state funds to install nutrient reduction systems. The systems would cover 187-thousand acres. Those that would be...
Sep 01, 2015
Prices drop at Iowa gas stations
Gas prices are down across Iowa this week, almost as quickly as they rose last month. Triple-A says a gallon of gas in Des Moines is selling for 11 cents less than the same time last week. A fix at a ...
Sep 01, 2015
Branstad weighs in on Rick Santorum chances, voters’ frustration with Washington
Governor Branstad speaks at his weekly press conference. (photo by Sarah Beckman)Even though Republican Rick Santorum is set to be the first presidential candidate to complete “the full Grassley...
Aug 31, 2015
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The city of Des Moines is appealing an administrative law judge’s decision that its high risk dog ordinance was too vague to use. The city ordinance says three breeds and dogs with characteristi...
Aug 31, 2015
Spending drops for Iowa farmers
Low crop prices are forcing Iowa farmers to spend less on their operations, according to a new poll. The Agri-Pulse Farm Opinion survey shows 60 percent plan to cut back on farm equipment purchases, n...
Aug 31, 2015
Iowa on alert for wildfowl with flu
Iowa will join a national effort to keep an eye on wild waterfowl for bird flu symptoms. Migrating birds are blamed for the outbreak that wiped out flocks at 70 poultry operations in the state. DNR is...
Aug 27, 2015
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
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