Deer Licenses Go On Sale August 15 Resident deer hunters may begin purchasing licenses for the upcoming season on August 15. Season dates and license quotas were approved at the July meeting of the Natural Resource Commission of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Licenses are sold at nearly 900 locations across the state and […]
(DES MOINES) – Gov. Branstad today called for called for more support for teachers and raising Iowa’s academic standards. Gov. Branstad delivered the speech this morning at the Iowa Education Summit. “Today, all students — not just top students — need to master math, science, English and social studies and learn skills in problem solving, […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – With a crowd of around 200, Presidential Candidate, and one of the front runners for the Republican nomination to run against President Barack Obama in the 2012 election, made an appearance on the campus of William Penn University. Michele Bachmann arrived by bus to the campus of William Penn University and made […]
DES MOINES, IOWA – Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for June held steady at 6.0 percent for the third consecutive month. One year ago, the state’s jobless rate was 6.1 percent. Meanwhile, the U.S. economy experienced a “soft patch” during second quarter that pushed the national unemployment rate to 9.2 percent in June from 9.1 […]
9 candidates included on the ballot for the August 13 event DES MOINES- With the Iowa Straw Poll just three weeks away, The Iowa GOP State Central Committee today released the ballot for the 2011 poll, scheduled to take place August 13 on the campus of Iowa State University. The final ballot was decided at […]
Des Moines, IOWA — The Iowa State Patrol is reminding motorists to take care during this summer’s current heat wave when traveling Iowa’s roadways. When leaving on a trip, pack a summer travel kit that includes plenty of water and a well charged cell phone for emergency calls. Remember that even a short trip in […]
Sigourney, Iowa – Governor Branstad and Lt. Goveror Reynolds held a town hall meeting as a part of the 2011 Iowa Education Summit on Tuesday. The town hall first opened with a video showing the history of Iowa Education in the past since 1992. In 1992, Iowa was viewed as one of the top schools […]
Funds available for storm victims in Marion, Marshall and Tama counties (DES MOINES)- Gov. Branstad has approved two proclamations to enact the State Individual Assistance Grant Program. The program will be made available to Iowa residents living in the severe storm affected counties of Marion, Marshall and Tama. The approval of the State Individual Assistance […]
Congressman Leonard Boswell and his wife, Dody, have released the following statements after law enforcement announced David Dewberry was arrested in Missouri last night. From Congressman Boswell: “Today’s news that the 2nd suspect in last weekend’s home invasion has been caught is a testament to the professionalism and diligence of the law enforcement agencies involved […]
Decatur County, IOWA — The second suspect in the July 16, 2011 home invasion of US Congressman Leonard Boswell has been arrested. Today, July 19, 2011, 20 year old David Palmer Dewberry of Fremont, Nebraska, was arrested in Independence, Missouri. Dewberry is currently being held in Missouri on a Federal, Unlawful Flight to Avoid Prosecution […]
