(Des Moines, IA) Today, Iowa Secretary of State Matt Schultz issued a statement of warning about a new Virginia state law regarding notary publics. Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell signed House File 2318, which allows Virginia notaries to perform notarial acts via video and audio technology without the signer of the electronic document having to be […]
Apr 29 2011 | Posted in
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(DES MOINES, Iowa) A Polk County judge has dismissed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the ballots used in Iowa’s 2010 statewide judicial retention vote, and anticipated to be used in future elections. The lawsuit claimed that state judicial retention ballot laws ran afoul of an Iowa Constitution requirement that judicial officers stand for retention […]
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NEWTON, Iowa – April 19, 2011– Iowa Speedway is pleased to announce Sukup Manufacturing Co., as the official sponsor of the Sukup 100 Firestone Indy Lights race on Saturday, June 25. The Sukup 100 Firestone Indy Lights race will be held prior to the Iowa Corn Indy 250 IZOD IndyCar race, as part of an […]
Apr 29 2011 | Posted in
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(DES MOINES) –Gov. Terry E. Branstad yesterday sent a letter to President Barack Obama requesting a Presidential Disaster Declaration as a result of tornadoes and severe storms that occurred on April 9-10. The Public Assistance Program, which provides assistance to public entities and select nonprofit agencies, is being requested for the following counties: Buena Vista, […]
Apr 28 2011 | Posted in
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Des Moines, April 27, 2011— Twenty-six Iowans have applied with the State Judicial Nominating Commission to fill the vacancy on the Iowa Court of Appeals that occurred when Judge Edward Mansfield was appointed to the Iowa Supreme Court. The nominating commission will meet on May 9 and 10, 2011, in the Iowa Supreme Court Courtroom […]
Apr 27 2011 | Posted in
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DES MOINES – It’s time to open up the camper or air out the tent, and get ready for a season of relaxation and fun in Iowa’s state parks. This weekend marks the 6th annual Camping Kickoff. “We are hoping for a warm, dry weekend to get the state park camping season off to a […]
Apr 27 2011 | Posted in
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Iowans will have the opportunity to ask the governor their questions and share comments (DES MOINES) – Gov. Terry E. Branstad today announced that he will open his office for questions every Friday as part of his “Ask the Gov” video project that solicits questions from Iowans all across the state. Questions will be solicited […]
Apr 27 2011 | Posted in
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NEWTON, Iowa – April 26, 2011 – John Deere is partnering with 10 of its Iowa dealers to sponsor the Iowa John Deere Dealers 250 presented by Pioneer NASCAR Nationwide Series Race. The race is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. on May 22nd at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa. John Deere and the participating […]
Apr 26 2011 | Posted in
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(DES MOINES) – Gov. Terry E. Branstad today launched the Iowa individual disaster assistance grant program in wake of the recent storm damage in Buena Vista, Monona, Pocahontas and Sac counties. The program provides grants up of to $5,000 for households with incomes of up to 200 percent of federal poverty levels, or a maximum […]
Apr 26 2011 | Posted in
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(DES MOINES) – Gov. Terry E. Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds today announced plans to travel to Osage to welcome Valent BioSciences Corporation to Iowa. Valent BioSciences Corporation will hold a press conference today at 1 p.m. at the Cedar River Complex in Osage, Iowa. “I am pleased to announce that Lieutenant Governor Reynolds […]
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