by Matt Kelley | Sep 28, 2012 | News, Politics & Government
The secretary-general of the United Nations will be paying a visit to Iowa next month. World Food Prize president Kenneth Quinn says Ban Ki-moon will address the World Food Prize laureate award ceremony on October 18 at the State Capitol. “This is at the very...
by Matt Kelley | Sep 28, 2012 | News
Despite the worst drought in years, Iowans may be paying less for many fresh fruits and vegetables in the coming months, though a federal report predicts price hikes in virtually all other food categories. Iowa is the nation’s number-one pork producer and...
by Dar Danielson | Sep 28, 2012 | Business, News
The Iowa Chapter of the American Institute of Architects is holding its annual convention in Des Moines. Spokesperson, Daniel Herman, says the key message of the convention is getting back to their core. “Over the last few years we’ve focused alot on...
by O. Kay Henderson | Sep 28, 2012 | News, Politics & Government
Some Iowans waited in line yesterday for the chance to be among the first to cast votes in the 2012 election. Early voting has been a focus for Democrats since Iowa law changed for the 2004 Election and allowed early voting to start 40 days before Election Day. This...
by O. Kay Henderson | Sep 27, 2012 | News, Politics & Government
The fourth face-to-face debate between Republican Congressman Steve King and Christie Vilsack, his Democratic challenger, was held tonight and King opened with a subtle attack on Vilsack, who moved to Ames to run in the new fourth congressional district. “I live...
