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Moving On


Sitting around feeling sorry for himself was not high on former Gov. Chet Culver’s priority list after being voted out of office in favor of Gov. Terry Branstad last November.

“What I tell people is, …

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No middle way with Branstad


The 2011 session of the Iowa Legislature appears to be headed for overtime, and we still haven’t seen the resolution of several bills that are of great interest to the business community.

Late last week, …

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Branstad requests disaster declaration for storm-hit areas

Gov. Terry Branstad has sent a letter to President Barack Obama requesting a presidential disaster declaration as a result of tornadoes and severe storms that occurred April 9-10.

The governor is requesting a public assistance …

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Ankeny utility franchise fee to begin

An ordinance establishing a 2 percent utility franchise fee for Ankeny businesses and homeowners will go into effect in May. An ordinance approved by the Ankeny City Council in January established the franchise fee, which …

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Leaders say debt limit must be raised to avoid ‘financial crises’

Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said today that U.S. lawmakers must agree to increase the debt limit, The Wall Street Journal reported.

The United States has “unsustainable” budget deficits, and the country faces no alternative but …

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Branstad to take “Ask the Gov” questions

Gov. Terry Branstad announced today that he will open his office for questions every Friday as part of his “Ask the Gov” video project to solicit questions from residents across the state.

Questions can be …

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Grassley to receive manufacturing award

Senator Chuck Grassley will receive the National Association of Manufacturers Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence tomorrow.

The award honors senators and representatives who have demonstrated support for policies that enhance the ability of manufacturers to …

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Paul to announce exploratory committee

U.S. Rep. Ron Paul said on Monday he will form an exploratory committee to consider pursuing the 2012 Republican presidential nomination, Reuters reported.

Paul is scheduled to hold a press conference at 3:45 p.m. today …

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Des Moines prepares to give Blank Park Zoo some freedom

The Des Moines City Council will consider a series of actions today, including an $8.7 million financing package, that will give more autonomy to the foundation operating Blank Park Zoo.

Among other actions, the council …

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Judicial retention vote lawsuit dismissed

A Polk County judge has dismissed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the ballots used in Iowa’s 2010 statewide judicial retention vote, the Iowa attorney general’s office said today. The lawsuit claimed that state judicial …

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