by O. Kay Henderson | Jul 31, 2010 | Politics & Government
Republican Tim Pawlenty touted his budget-cutting “executive experience” as governor of Minnesota as he headlined fundraisers today for legislative candidates in Iowa, the state which hosts the first contest in the 2012 presidential campaign. During an interview with...
by Dar Danielson | Jul 31, 2010 | Business
Research continues on using soy oil in more parts that go into new cars. Ford Motor Company researcher, Cynthia Flanigan, says her research has focused on using soybean oil in the place of petroleum-based oil for the rubber. Flanigan says they’re looking and...
by Radio Iowa Contributor | Jul 31, 2010 | Recreation / Entertainment
Central Iowans may have noticed more of a particular make of car on the road the past few days. That’s because hundreds of Buick lovers are cruising around the region as their national convention runs through this weekend in Ames. Organizer Rick Young, of...
by Matt Kelley | Jul 31, 2010 | Recreation / Entertainment
The distillers of a popular prohibition-era whiskey will help raise funds tonight for the small western Iowa town made famous by the alcoholic beverage. The Third Annual Rock and Rye celebration is organized in part by the makers of Templeton Rye – which opened...
by O. Kay Henderson | Jul 31, 2010 | Politics & Government
Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty is in Iowa today, helping Iowa Republicans raise campaign cash. Pawlenty is one of seven former or current governors who’ve made trips to Iowa since the 2008 election, fueling speculation that they’ll run for president in...