Category Archives: Torch News
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
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
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
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
Branstad, Reynolds hear from students on closing workforce skills gap
Governor Branstad relays his feedback on workforce skills at the “Future Ready Iowa” initiative meeting.(photo by Sarah Beckman)The first of a series of meetings for the “Future Read...
Aug 12, 2015
Jindal bashes Democratic candidates, defends gun position in Urbandale
GOP presidential candidate Bobby Jindal speaks at the Westside Conservative Club’s breakfast in Urbandale. (photo by Sarah Beckman)Republican presidential candidate Bobby Jindal is not a fan of ...
Aug 12, 2015
Carson touts thousands of new fans, followers from GOP presidential debate
GOP presidential candidate Ben Carson speaks to reporters in Urbandale.(photo by Sarah Beckman)Less than 24 hours after going on stage with nine other Republican presidential candidates for the first ...
Aug 07, 2015
Branstad defends education budget decision to crowd of Iowa administrators
Governor Branstad speaks at the School Administrators of Iowa Conference in Des Moines.(photo by Sarah Beckman)In front of more than 300 school administrators from across the state, Governor Bra...
Aug 05, 2015
Torch Afternoon News 8-4: Environmental groups honored at capitol, DMACC offers drone class, ISU proposes cremation garden
Governor Branstad speaks at the Iowa Environmental Excellence Award ceremony.Several business owners, university groups, and local initiatives were honored yesterday at the governor's Iowa Environment...
Aug 04, 2015
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