DAVENPORT, IA—On February 28, 2011, Justin David Carter, 27, of Jacksonville, Florida, plead guilty in federal court in Davenport to transportation of a minor with intent to engage in criminal sexual activity, announced United States Attorney Nicholas A. Klinefeldt. According to the written plea agreement, Carter traveled from Jacksonville, Florida, to Muscatine, Iowa, to meet […]
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Boswell invited students from Iowa’s 3rd District to participate in the 29th annual Congressional Art Competition, An Artistic Discovery. The deadline for submissions is Friday, April 8. “Each year, this competition provides a way for young artists to receive statewide and national recognition for their talents,” Boswell said. “I thoroughly […]
Washington D.C.- Congressman Steve King (R-IA) released the following statement after meeting with Governor Terry Branstad this morning. During the meeting, Branstad provided King with a briefing on the current state of Iowa’s budget. The two leaders also spoke about a number of pending matters affecting Iowa on both the state and federal level. “Governor […]
Wheatland, IOWA— At 7:55 a.m. on Tuesday, March 01, 2011, 911 dispatchers received a call that a building at 2329 Memorial Drive was on fire. The building is a farm house that is the primary residence for five people. Three persons were in the building at the time of the fire. One person got out, […]
DES MOINES – Campers began reserving sites last week for Memorial Day weekend and as of Tuesday morning, 15 state park campgrounds had filled their reservable sites with electricity, and many more parks are nearly out of reservations. “Campers are ready to get out there and those who are unable to get a reservation at […]
Online Iowans are encouraged to enjoy a live internet feed of a nesting pair of bald eagles at Decorah courtesy of the Raptor Resource Project at http://www.ustream.tv/channel/decorah-eagles. Iowans can still enjoy viewing our national symbol for a few more days before returning north to nest. On March 5, the Iowa DNR Wildlife Diversity Program will […]
Branstad joins nine other governors in serving on national council tasked with finding effective homeland security, emergency response and National Guard measures for the states (DES MOINES) – President Barack Obama today appointed Gov. Terry E. Branstad as Co-Chairman of the Council of Governors. The Council of Governors was established by the National Defense Authorization […]
(DES MOINES) – Gov. Terry E. Branstad today accepted the resignation of Penny Westfall as director of the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy. Branstad thanked Westfall for her service. “I want to thank Penny for her service to the people of Iowa and wish her well as she moves on to other opportunities,” said Branstad. Westfall’s […]
AMES, Iowa – Feb. 28, 2011 – An informal meeting to discuss the potential abandonment of the Iowa River Railroad line from Ackley to Marshalltown (with possible future revision from Steamboat Rock to Marshalltown) will be held March 7 at the Eldora City Hall, 1442 Washington St. The public is invited to come any time […]
(DES MOINES) – Gov. Terry E. Branstad today appointed Carl Heinrich and Jeff Lamberti to the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission. Iowa’s Racing and Gaming Commission was established in 1983 after the Iowa Legislature passed the Pari-Mutuel Wagering Act. The commission investigates the eligibility of applicants and selects from those who can best serve Iowans. […]
