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The Iowa Veterans Home is getting nearly $24 million for renovations. The Iowa Veterans Home is getting nearly $24 million for renovations.

Iowa Veterans Home awarded nearly $24M for renovations

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The Iowa Veterans Home is getting nearly $24 million for renovations. More>>

Bill introduced to delay expansion of Medicare "Competitive Bidding" Video included

A spokesman for U.S. Rep. Bruce Braley confirmed a bill was introduced Tuesday to delay the expansion of "Competitive Bidding." A spokesman for U.S. Rep. Bruce Braley confirmed a bill was introduced Tuesday to delay the expansion of "Competitive Bidding."
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A spokesman for U.S. Rep. Bruce Braley confirmed a bill was introduced Tuesday to delay the expansion of "Competitive Bidding." More>>

Governor names Department of Education interim director

Governor Terry Branstad has announced 42-year-old Duane "D.T." Magee as the interim head of the Iowa Department of Education. Governor Terry Branstad has announced 42-year-old Duane "D.T." Magee as the interim head of the Iowa Department of Education.
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Governor Terry Branstad has announced 42-year-old Duane "D.T." Magee as the interim head of the Iowa Department of Education. More>>

Iowa's low-income health care bill to be signed Thursday Video included

Gov. Terry Branstad will sign a law that expands low-income health care in Iowa this Thursday. Gov. Terry Branstad will sign a law that expands low-income health care in Iowa this Thursday.
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Gov. Terry Branstad will sign a law that expands low-income health care in Iowa this Thursday. More>>

Court: Ariz. citizenship proof law illegal

States can't demand proof of citizenship from people registering to vote in federal elections unless they get federal or court approval to do so, the Supreme Court ruled Monday in a decision complicating efforts in... More>>

Governor says Iowa school start rules are too lax

Gov. Terry Branstad says the rules governing school start dates in Iowa are "too lax." More>>

Iowa Democratic Party announces new interim chairman

The Iowa Democratic Party announced a former chairman is now the party's interim chair. The Iowa Democratic Party announced a former chairman is now the party's interim chair.
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The Iowa Democratic Party announced a former chairman is now the party's interim chair. More>>

Obama to step up military support of Syrian rebels

President Barack Obama has authorized sending weapons to Syrian rebels for the first time, U.S. officials said Thursday, after the White House disclosed that the United States has conclusive evidence President Bashar... More>>

Branstad announces Kosovo sister-state agreement

Gov. Terry Branstad says Iowa is establishing a sister-state relationship with Kosovo and that he will visit the nation during a trip to Europe in July. More>>

Schools bill to give states more control

The Senate Education Committee on Wednesday finished its sweeping rewrite of No Child Left Behind that eases coast-to-coast requirements for schools and gives states greater independence to set their own goals. More>>

Iowa Democratic chairman resigns post

Iowa Democratic Party Chairman Tyler Olson is stepping down from his post. More>>

Senate passes half-trillion dollar farm bill

The Senate on Monday passed a five-year, half-trillion-dollar farm bill that expands government subsidies for crop insurance, rice and peanuts while making small cuts to food stamps. More>>

Iowa gov. may need to OK Medicaid abortion funding

If approved by Gov. Terry Branstad, Iowa would likely be the first state to require the governor to personally approve reimbursement for every abortion for Medicaid recipients. More>>

Auditor to investigate spending on voter fraud

Iowa's new state auditor says she will investigate whether Iowa Secretary of State Matt Schultz properly used federal funds intended to improve election procedures to hire a state agent to investigate voter fraud. More>>

Branstad seeks alternatives to fuel tax increase

Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad says he wants to find alternatives to raising the state fuel tax to pay for road improvements. More>>

Monica Vernon officially running for Congress

A city council member and businesswoman who previously said she would consider a run at Bruce Braley's congressional seat now says she is officially running for it. A city council member and businesswoman who previously said she would consider a run at Bruce Braley's congressional seat now says she is officially running for it.
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A city council member and businesswoman who previously said she would consider a run at Bruce Braley's congressional seat now says she is officially running for it. More>>

Jeff Danielson staying in State Senate, won't seek higher office

Sen. Jeff Danielson says he will not be seeking a higher office than the Iowa Senate in 2014, despite calls for him to run for U.S. congressional office. Sen. Jeff Danielson says he will not be seeking a higher office than the Iowa Senate in 2014, despite calls for him to run for U.S. congressional office.
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Sen. Jeff Danielson says he will not be seeking a higher office than the Iowa Senate in 2014, despite calls for him to run for U.S. congressional office. More>>

Former Iowa Hawkeye football player running for U.S. Senate

Former Iowa Hawkeye football player Matthew Whitaker says he is running for the Senate. Former Iowa Hawkeye football player Matthew Whitaker says he is running for the Senate.
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Former Iowa Hawkeye football player Matthew Whitaker says he is running for the Senate. More>>

David Young announces candidacy for Senator Tom Harkin's seat Video included

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An aide to Senator Charles Grassley announced he wants to join Grassley in the U.S. Senate. David Young worked as Senator Grassley's Chief of Staff for the past seven years. More>>

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