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Iowa Gov. Chet Culver has lifted his suspension of a film promotion tax credit program for projects previously submitted by movie makers, Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller announced.
Kwadzo Ahelegbe scored 20 of his 32 points in the second half to lead Northern Iowa to an 81-69 victory over Boston College on Monday in the fourth place game of the Paradise Jam.
Vice President Joe Biden told Iowa Democrats on Saturday that the Senate handed the president a big victory with its decision to move forward with debate on sweeping legislation to overhaul the nation's health care system.
With a bronze pig on the line, No. 15 Iowa put a new twist on winning ugly — this time by taking a game that featured more punts than points.
Former U.S. Rep. Richard Gephardt pushed Friday for Iowa to expand its focus on public health, arguing the state has the medical infrastructure in place to make it a leader in the field.
Iowa Gov. Chet Culver is ordering a review of 30 tax credit programs administered by six state agencies to determine if they are meeting goals established when they were enacted.
Iowa's tax laws force poor residents to pay a much higher percentage of their income in taxes than the state's wealthiest citizens, according to two researchers who called for lawmakers to overhaul the system.
Danielle McCray scored 20 points and No. 19 Kansas used a late 11-0 run to beat Iowa 66-55 on Wednesday night.
The oldest of the Buckeyes sent Ohio State back to the Granddaddy of all bowls.
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced that 111 projects in 35 states, including two in Iowa, will receive funds to expand access to health care services in rural areas.
The faculty union at Northern Iowa University has agreed to reopen its contract with the school.
Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz says junior quarterback Ricky Stanzi has had surgery to repair a severely sprained ankle and is "very doubtful" for Iowa's final two regular season games.
The state and leaders of its largest employee union announced Monday they have reached a deal that would save hundreds of jobs threatened by spending cuts by having the 20,000 union workers take five unpaid furlough days each.
Iowa Gov. Chet Culver's office took a close interest in the state's film promotion efforts long before questions about spending and bookkeeping prompted the governor to freeze the program, e-mails obtained by The Associated Press indicate.
A pilot program launched this month will help Iowa residents who have unused medications stashed in medicine cabinets, kitchen drawers and elsewhere around their homes safely dispose of the drugs for free and in a more environmentally friendly way.
With Ricky Stanzi watching from the sideline on crutches, No. 8 Iowa ran out of magic.
Iowa Gov. Chet Culver says $150 million in federal funds will be made available for the purchase of 1,352 homes damaged in last year's floods.
Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller says the states should continue to have a role in protecting consumers from fraudulent practices.
Filmmakers have filed two lawsuits seeking to force the state to make good on promised incentives to make movies in Iowa.
Ricky Stanzi overcame a career-high five interceptions to throw two long touchdown passes in the fourth quarter, helping No. 7 Iowa rally for a 42-24 victory over Indiana on Saturday.
Iowa Sen. Tom Harkin says the U.S. Treasury Department has awarded $215 million in tax credits to three Iowa-based organizations.
Gov. Chet Culver announced Wednesday that he would furlough thousands of state workers and push to renegotiate union contracts so he can lessen budget cuts for some agencies.
An Iowa pharmacy group violated lobbying reporting rules but will not be sanctioned for it — though legislators said Wednesday they wanted to overhaul the law to bring more transparency to the system.
Iowa Gov. Chet Culver is unveiling his plans for a 10 percent across-the board budget cut, slashing $565 million in spending and forcing hundreds of layoffs.
Feds drop second trial in Rubashkin case regarding illegal hires in IowaMr. Rubashkin has already been found guilty of most of the charges in the first indictment.
Obama's Nomination for Iowa U.S. Attorney CriticizedEleventh-hour criticism is arising over President Obama's nomination for United States attorney in northern Iowa of a prosecutor who had a leading role in the criminal cases against hundreds of illegal immigrants arrested in a May 2008 raid at a meatpacking plant in Postville, …
Vagabondish Citizen of the Week, Dead Giveaway EditionThis week's candidates: the Belgium one-legged man who stole a single shoe, the central Pennsylvania pothead with weed stuck to his head, the masked Iowa duo with permanent marker disguises, and the South Dakota bank thief who listed "robbery" as his official occupation.
Iowa mom guilty of murdering son, 2Grundy Center, Iowa (CNN) -- An Iowa jury found Thursday that a mother with a history of depression knew right from wrong when she slashed her sons' throats, killing one and leaving the other permanently scarred.
Iowa Congressman Steve King says Lobbyists are Heros for Bussing Health Reform ProtestersOn Thursday, the lobbyist-run groups Americans for Prosperity and FreedomWorks — which were instrumental in orchestrating dozens of anti-Obama tea parties and town hall disruptions — are planning an anti-health reform rally at the steps of the Capitol.
Prosecutors: We can frame you with impunityProsecutors trying to put you in prison for a crime you didn't commit can fabricate evidence, coerce witnesses into lying on the stand, and enjoy absolute immunity. They cannot go to prison. They cannot even be sued.
In Iowa, Second Thoughts on Obama NY Times goes to Iowa, the source of the Obama juggernaut, to check on the President's popularity. And finds a lot of second thoughts.
Jury hears boy, 7, describe how mother cut his throat and killed younger brotherA mother's plot to blame a stranger for killing her sons went awry when one of the boys survived and told police how Michelle Kehoe cut his throat, then moved on to his younger brother, an Iowa prosecutor said Thursday.
Iowa cops nab 'permanent marker' burglary suspectsPolice had no trouble identifying two men accused of trying to break into a Carroll apartment. Police were responding to a call about an attempted burglary when they pulled over a car matching the alleged suspects' vehicle.
Iowa Republicans wince at Sarah Palin's $100K speaking fee - Jonathan Martin - POLITICO.comSarah Palin is headed to Iowa to speak to conservatives, but not just to drum up support for a possible presidential run.
Iowan sentenced for deadly punchA man accused of punching a Fort Dodge man who later died has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for voluntary manslaughter
Man ordering food called a zombie, punched twiceIowa City police are investigating an early morning assault in which a man accused another of being a zombie, then punched him twice. Police said the assault occurred at 1:17 a.m. Sunday at an Iowa City restaurant south of the University of Iowa campus.
Sen. Grassley: drug companies should disclose payments"Public trust and public dollars are at stake," Grassley said. "People rely on medical advice and taxpayers spend billions of dollars on prescription drugs and devices through Medicare and Medicaid.
Sen. Harkin: Three ways to public optionThe Senate has more than one way to get to agreement on the controversial public option, Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee Chairman Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) said Friday.
Des Moines teen assaults her own mother to get her cell phone backTrouble in the heartland. While this is a minor incident, I feel it demonstrates the overwhelming pull of cell phones and communication devices among the younger set.
Iowa Employees Brace For Impact Of Budget CutsDES MOINES, Iowa -- Iowa state employees said they are very nervous and worried about their futures after Gov. Chet Culver announced a 10 percent across-the-board budget cut.
Iowa Governor Calls For 10 Percent State Budget CutDES MOINES, Iowa -- Iowa Gov. Chet Culver announced an across-the-board 10 percent state budget cut Thursday after a report this week said state tax revenues were $415 million below expectations.
Lawmaker calls on Obama to fire official in gay sex ed controversy. By: Byron York, Chief Political Correspondent. 10/05/09 6:47 AM EDT Iowa Republican Rep. Steve King is calling on President Obama to fire gay activist Kevin Jennings, the controversial head of the Education Department's Office of Safe & Drug Free Schools.
38-yr-old Horse Elmer Bandit Completes Iowa Competitive Ride Perfect fall weather found 38-year-old Elmer Bandit completing both days of the Stephens Forest Competitive Trail event near Lucas, Iowa, this past weekend. The event added 40 miles to the gray, half-Arabian's record mileage, which now stands at 20,780 miles.
Iowa congressman: Same-sex marriage 'a purely socialist concept'Same-sex marriage is a "purely socialist concept" and is part of a broader push by progressives to turn the United States into a socialist country, an Iowa congressman says.
Poll: 92 percent of Iowans say legalizing same-sex marriage has had no impact on their lives.But a new Des Moines Register poll finds that despite the histrionics from conservatives, 92 percent of Iowans "say gay marriage has brought no real change to their lives." The poll also shows that residents are evenly split in their views toward same-sex marriage.
Poll: Only 41% of Iowans support voting for constitutional amendment retracting marriage equality in Iowa; 40% support voting against said amendment; 2% unsureOf the polling sample, 41% say they would vote for a constitutional amendment if a vote was held today, and 40% say they would vote against redefining marriage in the state constitution. The rest either would not vote (17%) or say they are not sure (2%).
Outcry against suspension of Iowa film industry's tax benefitsDES MOINES, Iowa -- The Iowa Motion Picture Association and Iowa film industry leaders said Saturday that Gov. Chet Culver's decision to suspend tax benefits for film makers "doesn't make sense."
[Insurance] Company fined in religious discrimination caseLOUISVILLE, Ky. - An insurance company has agreed to pay almost $75,000 in fines to settle a religious discrimination claim.
Iowa Film Tax Credit Program Suspended Well it looks like all the good things that the film industry was doing for Iowa is at the end. The state had a good thing going for it and the State Government decides to end it because of some issues other than fix those issues.
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