Category Archives: Torch News
Group turns in petition to Governor Branstad over mental health hospitals
Local substance abuse counselors Aubreeanna Dolan (left) and Nicole Haines turn in more than 5,000 signatures, asking Governor Branstad to keep remaining two mental hospitals open.Local leaders in the...
Jul 30, 2015
Torch Afternoon News 7-29: Senator Ernst urges defunding of Planned Parenthood, Rally planned for mental hospitals, IDOT looking at I-235 changes
Senator Joni ErnstSenator Joni Ernst and fellow Senate Republicans are urging members of both parties to support a bill that would defund Planned Parenthood. Ernst said during a press conference on th...
Jul 29, 2015
Torch Afternoon News 7-28: Vilsack talks bird flu vaccine, Next Gen leader visits DMACC, Branstad not supportive of Des Moines Water Works lawsuit
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack discusses the bird flu at a conference in Des Moines.(photo by Sarah Beckman)There could be a 100 percent effective bird flu vaccine coming to Iowa poultry prod...
Jul 28, 2015
Governor Branstad latest GOP’er to call out Donald Trump
As the month of Donald Trump’s continuous wheel of outspoken remarks winds down, Governor Branstad is putting his two-cents worth on the GOP presidential candidate.“"I don't think he's goi...
Jul 28, 2015
Torch Afternoon News 7-22: Seven presidential candidates in metro this weekend, Congressman Young co-sponsors VA legislation, UI adds first dorm in 50 years
Democratic presidential candidate Martin O’Malley will hold five events on Friday.It's another busy two days in the metro on Friday and Saturday with 7 presidential candidates in town. Chris Chr...
Jul 22, 2015
Torch Afternoon News 7-20: Grassley comments on Planned Parenthood, Kasich and Christie plan visits, Drake alum wins British Open playoff
U.S. Senator Chuck GrassleySenator Chuck Grassley wants answers into the Planned Parenthood controversial video that surfaced last week. Grassley says he's not jumping to conclusions just yet. Several...
Jul 20, 2015
Torch Afternoon News 7-14: Jeb Bush washes off Hillary Clinton remarks, Wells Fargo dips, Iowa Air National Guard lease put on hold
Jeb Bush in AmesRepublican presidential candidate Jeb Bush finished up his latest string of stops in Iowa earlier today with a meet and greet in Council Bluffs. Bush was in Ames last night...and said ...
Jul 14, 2015
Torch Afternoon News 7-2: Jim Webb announces presidential run, John Deer workers get relief, Sanders gaining on Clinton
Democratic presidential candidate Jim WebbThere's a fifth Democrat seeking the nomination for president. Former Virginia senator Jim Webb announced on his campaign website that he's running for presid...
Jul 02, 2015
Torch Afternoon News 6-29: Fleur Drive reopens, Presidential candidates spending Independence Day in Iowa, Governor waiting until next week to sign budget
Fleur Drive is now open. The street between Bell and MLK Junior Parkway had been closed since Thursday because of flooding. Des Moines parks and rec is also requesting volunteers to help clean up Gray...
Jun 29, 2015
Torch Afternoon News 6-25: Metro area battling flooding, Iowa leaders speak at EPA hearing, Supreme Court rules in favor of Obamacare subsidies
Lots of flooding around the metro from last night's storms...several trails and parks are closed today, including Grays Lake and sections of the Des Moines River Trail. No date or time has been set as...
Jun 25, 2015
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