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Romney Visits Iowa

Wed, 16 May 2012 05:30:00 -0500

Iowa supporters of presumptive GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney showed up at a hotel in downtown Des Moines to get a firsthand look at the presidential candidate. Romney spent the majority of his speech talking economic issues. Iowa Public Radio’s Clay Masters attended and filed this report.

Caucus Complaint

Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500

A Republican party committee is studying problems with this year’s Iowa caucuses. The count on caucus night gave the victory to Mitt Romney, though some votes turned up missing. Official results put Rick Santorum ahead, but a party chairman equivocated on declaring a winner. At a meeting in Des Moines the committee heard another complaint. Some say the future of the caucuses is at stake.

Ron Paul to Make Delegate Push

Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500

The campaign announced Monday that it will no longer campaign for primary votes, but instead will work for delegates at state conventions, including Iowa's in June.

What's next for BPI?

Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Last year at this time, employees of Beef Products Incorporated in Sioux City were bracing for a major flood on the Missouri River, now they’re battling a manmade disaster, one from which they may never recover. Iowa Public Radio’s Pat Blank reports

Lead Shot Ban

Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Some hunters looking forward to the upcoming season for mourning doves are applauding action by Governor Branstad. By executive order, the governor overturned the Natural Resource Commission’s ban on lead shot. That put him at odds with majority Democrats in the Iowa Senate.

Legislature Adjourns

Thu, 10 May 2012 05:30:00 -0500

Several weeks behind schedule, the Iowa General Assembly brought its 2012 legislative session to a close with promises to return next year to complete their unfinished business. Lawmakers say they helped put unemployed Iowans back to work. But the Republicans signature job creation effort…tax cuts for business and industry….failed in spite of eleventh hour talks at the capitol.

Obama, same-sex marriage, and Iowa voters

Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Republicans are hoping President Obama's same-sex marriage stance will hurt him come November - especially in critical swing-states like Iowa. Iowa Public Radio's Kate Wells has the story.

UNI Moves Forward

Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Thanks to legislative action this week, the University of Northern Iowa will see more than six million dollars in increased funding next year, but as Iowa Public Radio’s Pat Blank reports the extra money won’t reverse deep cuts made in March.

Tax Bill Defeat

Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500

It was another day of partisan debate at the statehouse. Democrats and Republicans fought over competing plans for tax cuts for business and industry both sides say are needed to boost job creation. But a bill Senate Democrats called a compromise went down to defeat in the Senate. And Governor Branstad threatened to take the issue to voters in the fall.

How to not live in your mom's basement after graduation

Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500

With all the gloomy news about job prospects these days, seniors can feel like their diploma is a one-way ticket to mom’s basement. But as Iowa Public Radio’s Kate Wells reports, there ARE young adults who’ve landed on their feet – and learned how to make it in this tough economy.