by admin | Oct 30, 2000 | Politics & Government
More last minute campaigning through the weekend as the Bush and Gore campaigns seek to nail down Iowa’s seven electoral votes. Republican vice presidential candidate Dick Cheney went to Davenport, where he said the U-S military isn’t as prepared today as...
by admin | Oct 30, 2000 | Politics & Government
The two major party candidates for Iowa’s fourth district seat had few disagreements during a joint appearance this weekend. Trade policy was the biggest point of contention between Congressman Greg Ganges, a republican from Des Moines, and democrat challenger...
by admin | Oct 30, 2000 | Recreation / Entertainment
Iowa’s “First Couple” donned the costumes of two historic Iowa figures for their appearance at this weekend’s “Famous Iowans” party at the State Historical Building.Governor Tom Vilsack came dressed as Senator James Harlan, a Mount...
by admin | Oct 30, 2000 | Health & Medicine
The American Red Cross is looking for African American Iowans who’re willing to help teach others in their communities about HIV and AIDS. The Central Iowa Chapter is hosting training sessions. Chapter HIV/AIDS coordinator Sharon Miller says there’s a need...
by admin | Oct 30, 2000 | Business, Politics & Government
Three new Iowa cities have been added to the “Main Street Iowa” state economic development program. Iowa Department of Economic Development spokesman Thom Guzman says Central City, State Center and Story City were approved through the annual application...