(DES MOINES) – Late yesterday Gov. Branstad received notification that President Obama authorized a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for Public Assistance for six counties impacted by severe storms, straight line winds, and flooding that occurred from July 9 to July 14, 2011. The counties included in this declaration are Benton, Clay, Dickinson, Marshall, Story, and […]
Aug 25 2011 | Posted in
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Ottumwa, IA – IowaWORKS Southern Iowa will hold two Career Systems Development Corp (Ottumwa Job Corps Center) Job Fairs. Job fairs will be held on August 25 and August 26 at North Campus of Indian Hills Community College Aviation Building, Ottumwa, IA. Employer is seeking for various positions. The events are free to the public […]
(DES MOINES) – Gov. Terry Branstad has ordered all flags in Iowa be flown at half-staff Friday, August 19, 2011 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in honor of Petty Officer Jon T. Tumilson, 35, formerly of Rockford, Iowa. Petty Officer Tumilson was killed in action Saturday, August 6, 2011, when a Taliban rocket-propelled grenade […]
Aug 17 2011 | Posted in
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Ames, Iowa- Minnesota Congresswoman came into the straw poll hoping for a win and, she left the Straw Poll with a win. Bachmann edged out Texas Congressman Ron Paul receiving 4,823 votes for a total of 28.6% of the vote. Paul received 4,671 votes for a total of 27.7% of the vote. Tim Pawlenty finished […]
Ames, Iowa – What is the big deal? The vote really counts for nothing, and in the game of politics, nothing lasts longer, most times, than it takes for the next sound bite to be played. Gaffes turn into comedic fodder, but what lingers is that sense of familiarity that develops with a candidates thoughts, […]
Ames, Iowa- Eight Candidates for the Republican Presidential Nomination were in Iowa this past evening, participating in a Debate hosted by Fox News and the Washington Examiner. In what was a heated debate at times, the candidates were questioned by a panel composed of moderators from Fox News and the Washington Examiner. The first question […]
Ames, Iowa – The heat of debate lead to an hour of ‘spin’ with nearly every candidate and their representatives. The spin room is a different scenario. After a debate, the candidates and their representatives mingle with the press and attempt to “spin” members of the press into a favorable view of their candidate or […]
(DES MOINES) – Gov. Terry E. Branstad has requested an extension of the time period to appeal FEMA’s decision to deny Individual Assistance to five Iowa counties impacted by Missouri River flooding. On August 4, 2011, Gov. Branstad received notification that FEMA had denied his request to make the Individual Assistance Program available to residents […]
Aug 12 2011 | Posted in
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Ames, Iowa – After the Republican Debate, various politicians and their staff made their way into the “Spin Room” to meet with the press and answer their questions. Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley (R) took some time to talk with Osky News about the evenings debate. I was curious what his thoughts were on the Straw […]
(DES MOINES) – Governor Terry Branstad today announced a plan to make Iowa the Healthiest State within five years as measured by the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index®. The Healthiest State Initiative is a community and business-led, government-endorsed statewide effort that will engage citizens throughout the state to improve their overall health and well-being. Iowa’s 2010 overall […]
Aug 10 2011 | Posted in
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