Branstad forms group to hit Iowa education goal
Gov. Terry Branstad announced the Future Ready Iowa Alliance to develop steps toward reaching 70 percent of Iowa’s workforce with post high school credentials by 2025. Lt. Gov. Reynolds and Principal Financial Group president Dan Houston will lead, with a $130,000 funding mix and a report due by October 2017.
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Loebsack says Congress unlikely to act before election
U S Rep Dave Loebsack predicts little congressional action after district work session with only a continuing resolution to fund government for the new fiscal year likely before the general election He notes potential partisan dynamics if the Senate flips and cites opposition to the Trans Pacific Partnership He toured Higher Learning Technologies in Coralville highlighting public private partnership and UI access to tools He is running for a sixth term against Republican Chris Peters in Iowa's southeast district
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Branstad to mobilize troopers over Dakota Access pipeline protests
Gov. Terry Branstad said he will authorize the Iowa State Patrol to make arrests and protect construction of the Dakota Access pipeline if protesters civilly disobey. Officials note the project spans 18 Iowa counties and employs up to 4,000 workers. Ed Fallon’s group plans a Wednesday gathering in Boone County to oppose the project citing environmental concerns and eminent domain.
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Feud turns deadly at Palo Auto Salvage shooting
Deputies responded to a trespassing call at 3958 Old Ferry Rd near Palo Auto Salvage in Linn County. Melvin Roberts, 45, of Cedar Rapids, was shot in the right leg by David McVay, 59, also of Cedar Rapids, after an argument. Roberts was hospitalized, then jailed on an outstanding warrant. No charges filed yet as investigators proceed.
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Iowa Lottery results and midweek draws announced
Monday drawings list Pick 3 Midday 1 7 8 Pick 3 Evening 6 4 0 Pick 4 Midday 3 8 0 8 Pick 4 Evening 4 9 9 3 All or Nothing Midday 1 4 5 8 9 10 Lucky for Life numbers 13 21 27 35 43 and Lucky ball 14 were released for Aug 29.
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