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 […]
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 […]
(DES MOINES) – Rep. Guy Vander Linden (R-Oskaloosa) released information from the Iowa Workforce Development and the Iowa National Guard regarding bringing workforce services directly to Iowa’s veterans. These two departments will be bringing workforce services through access points to 42 armories throughout the state. Veterans will be offered a variety of services and resources […]
(DES MOINES) – Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds today announced the launch of a mobile site developed in partnership with the Iowa State Fair and Iowa Interactive. The site, which was developed by Iowa Interactive’ s self-funded model, will enhance Iowa State Fair attendees’ experience by providing information on the Iowa State […]
Warren County, Iowa – Law Enforcement officials in central Iowa are requesting information on a “Person of Interest” who may have information about the disappearance of Kay and Bill Wood of rural Warren County. The “Person of Interest” may be associated with the Wood’s 2009 red Chevrolet Silverado pickup (Iowa license plate number 426 SOC). […]
