(DES MOINES) – Gov. Terry E. Branstad today released the following statement in response to the devastating earthquake and subsequent tsunami that affected Japan: “I was saddened to learn of the tragic devastation that rattled the nation of Japan today. Japan is an important and valued partner in our trade and economic development efforts, and […]
(DES MOINES) –Gov. Terry E. Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds today announced they will continue with their fourth week of town hall meetings as part of their “Jobs for Iowa” tour. “The ‘Jobs for Iowa’ tour has given Lieutenant Governor Reynolds and me the opportunity to listen to the ideas of Iowans,” said Branstad. […]
I had the opportunity to read a new book by Gary Sutton titled ‘Oskaloosa Moon’. The story is fictional, but comes from the experiences of what many kids with challenges had when growing up in the late 50’s and beyond. The character ‘Moon’ has many experiences in his life, growing up in small town Iowa, […]
Grants available to help schools purchase locally grown fruits and vegetables DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey today invited Iowa schools to participate in the “Wrap Your Own-Iowa Grown” initiative that is being offered through the Iowa Farm to School Program. The initiative will promote the purchase of locally-grown vegetables and products […]
Ottumwa, IA – IowaWORKS Southern Iowa office in Ottumwa and New Iowan Center will hold the 2011 Job Fair on Thursday, March 31. Free to the public, the job fair will be held from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm and will be held at the National Guard Armory located at 2858 North Court Street in […]
Hundreds of thousands of Iowans could receive restitution (DES MOINES, Iowa) A Polk County Judge has ordered Connecticut-based Vertrue, Inc. to pay more than $30 million dollars in restitution, penalties and costs after ruling the corporation violated Iowa’s buying club law and used deceptive and unfair practices to market so-called buying club memberships to nearly […]
Gov. Terry E. Branstad today announced the individuals who he has appointed to the Governor’s Transportation 2020 Citizen Advisory Commission (CAC). “I am pleased to announce the appointees to the Governor’s Transportation 2020 Citizen Advisory Commission,” said Branstad. “These individuals will be an asset to the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) as they assess the […]
Gov. Terry E. Branstad today announced the launch of a new website focusing on his plan to restore Iowa’s schools as best in the country. The site, http://iowaeducation.iowa.gov, will be maintained by Gov. Branstad’s special assistant for education, Linda Fandel. “Restoring world-class education in Iowa is the challenge that Lieutenant Governor Kim Reynolds and I […]
Des Moines, IOWA — The State Fire Marshal Division and the Iowa Attorney General are warning consumers of recent complaints in the Eastern and Southern parts of Iowa where salespeople are reported to be selling smoke and heat detector systems using high pressure sales tactics. In one recent complaint from Eastern Iowa, a sales person […]
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is looking for people who love camping and enjoy working with people to serve as campground hosts for the summer at 17 state parks. Campground hosts live in state park campgrounds during the busy summer season and work with park staff to ensure that campers have the best experience […]
