Would-be armed robber flees as Des Moines store manager shows gun

Governor Culver, Lt. Governor Judge Announce Community Cultural Grants

Grants support jobs that enhance artistic, cultural and historical resources in Iowa.
DES MOINES,IA---Governor Chet Culver and Lt. Governor Patty Judge July 1, 2009 announced...

West Des Moines man hits home run with philanthropy

Culver accuses Republicans of "scaring" Iowans

Governor Chet Culver, a Democrat who intends to seek reelection in 2010, held a news conferencelate this afternoon (delaying the start of my Independence Day holiday!). The...

A new title for Vilsack

No, he has not been knighted by the queen. Former Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack -- the current U.S. Secretary of Agriculture -- and his wife, Christie, are grandparents. Their oldest...

Gold Wing convention expected in Des Moines

Tweeting to Terrace Hill

"Facebookers" have had the jump on this "War of the Worlds-esque, Onion-like, pretend news" all day. Nick Ryan, a long-time aide to former Congressman Jim Nussle who served as...

Iowa Budget Director: Revenue Shortfall Manageable, Budget Will Balance

Des Moines – On July 1, The Iowa Department of Management announced that, while the national economic recession has continued to impact state tax receipts, the revenue shortfall...

Lt. Governor Judge Kicks Off Travel Iowa ‘09

67 city tour encourages Iowans to stay in Iowa this summer
Des Moines – At a time when many Iowans are looking for an affordable way to get away this summer, Lt. Governor Patty...

EarthTalk: Insulating paints

Dear EarthTalk: Do insulating paints actually insulate and save energy? If they do, are they environmentally friendly to use? -- B.D.
Paint additives that claim insulating...

Someone is doing 2012 research in Iowa

A friend of mine in Des Moines, Iowa, got a phone call last night, testing out the names of potential 2012 GOP presidential candidates. It was an automated survey and did not...

Iowa Meets Spending Obligation Deadline Months Ahead Of Schedule

DES MOINES,IA---Iowa continues to lead the way in using federal recovery funds to improve infrastructure and support jobs.  A deadline imposed under the American Recovery and...

Culver, Loebsack Announce $2.7 Million In Disaster Aid

Des Moines, IA -- Governor Chet Culver and Congressman Dave Loebsack on June 30, 2009 announced that more than $2.7 million in federal and state funds have been identified and are...

Iowa KidsNet to hold orientation in Des Moines

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 30, 2009
Contact: Paula A Galloway      
Phone:  515.271.7307
Email: pgalloway@iowakidsnet.com
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Iowa 4th of July 2009 Independence Day Events

Iowa Fourth of July Fireworks, Festivities and Celebrations
Clarinda A's Fireworks Display, Clarinda, IA - July 3, 2009
Crestonians 4th of July...

Governor Culver Announces $41.9 Million In City Street, County Road.........

Governor Culver Announces $41.9 Million In City Street, County Road, And State Highway And Trails Projects
Federal Recovery-Funded Projects Help Create Jobs, Improve...

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