Campaign finance shaped 2010 Iowa governor race
Finances show Branstad outspending Culver on ads in the final month while Culver faced early heavy spending from the Democratic Governors Association. Branstad’s late blitz and Culver’s airwave gaps helped define a close race, with both candidates raising a combined 16.8 million and Culver's donor support waning as polls narrowed.
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Thomas Beamont
Des Moines Register
DES Moines
Terry Branstad
Chet Culver
Branstad
Culver
Democratic Governors’ Association
Nathan Daschle
Association
Patty Judge
Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board
Jerry Crawford
The
Crawford
Wakonda Club
Governors Association
Iowa Business Council to publish first Competitiveness Index
An Iowa employers group plans an annual report card titled Iowa Competitiveness Index to track positive and negative economic activity. Tom Aller notes the five calls to action to boost growth, education, and workforce quality. Branstad backs business and early childhood funding while urging parent contributions.
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George C. Ford
Tho Gazette
Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa Business Council
Tom Aller
Aller
Interstate Power and Light Co
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Business
Branstad
Iowans Return From Egypt Trip With Band From Augustana College
Nine students from Augustana College traveling with the school band in Egypt halted concerts amid political protests. They moved to a Cairo hotel near the airport and began flights home to Amsterdam and Des Moines amid reports of airport delays and unsettled conditions.
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Tyler O'Neil
Des Moines
Reg
der Des Moines
South Dakota
Egypt
Augustana College
Cairo
Augustana
Amster
Garred
Carol Ayres
Spirit Lake
Laura
Ayres
Planned Parenthood affiliates merge to form Planned Land in Iowa
The merger of Planned Parenthood Heartland and East Central Iowa creates Planned Land based in Cedar Rapids. The merged group runs 21 health centers in Iowa and four in Nebraska with Jill June continuing as president and CEO. The Des Moines office handles administration while Cedar Rapids and Dubuque sites remain at their current locations.
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Minnesota
Tim Pawlenty
Norm Appleton
Clive
Barnes & Noble
West Des Moines
Pawlenty
University of Iowa
Iowa Memorial Union
N. Madison Jt
Iowa City
Iowa Family Policy Center
Hadish the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Planned Parenthood of
the Heartland
Planned Parenthood
East Central
Iowa
Planned Parenthood of the
Heartland
Dubuque
PPECI
Jill June
June
Des Moines
First Ave
Nebraska
Cindy
Hadish
Sourcemedia
Multiple Offenders Arrested in Iowa City Area Counts
A series of arrests reported in Iowa City and surrounding areas shows numerous individuals cited for offenses at various locations. Notable names include Melissa G Heggebo and Adam M Meyers, with offenses recorded across Marion, Newhall, Center Point, North Liberty, and downtown Iowa City areas.
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Chicago
Public safety charges listed for Linn County incidents
Information from public safety agencies and the county attorney offices in Eastern Iowa outlines charges as accusations until court proves them. The report lists names and locations with times for several individuals in Linn County Cedar Rapids area. Names include Linn County/Cedar Rapids Liano, Heather M. Chapman, Julie A. Wittman, Tanner A. Avis, Cory J. Brandenburg, with addresses and incident blocks in Cedar Rapids and nearby jurisdiction.
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Iowa
Heather M. Chapman
J St
Sixth Street
Julie A. Wittman
23Rd St. Dr
First Avenue
Tanner A. Avis
Walker
Interstate 380
Seventh Street
Cory J. Brandenburg
E. Clark St
Hiawatha
Hollywood Bell
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Amsterdam
Area Planned Parenthood
First Avenue E
Adam M. Meyers
10Th St. NW
First Avenue W
Brian T. Jones
Amana
Scott Drive
Meredith B. Shelford
Kirkwood Blvd
Highway 30
Thomas M. Estrada Jr
Eastview Dr
Third Street NW
Johnson County
Mikel J. Munro
S. Johnson St
No. 2
Kirkwood Avenue
Gilbert Street
Cary C. Vorheis
Tiffin
Heritage Drive
Heritage Place
North Liberty
Randy A. Chipman
Highway 6 E
Vanessa M. Jimenez
Davis St
Gilbert and
Court Streets
Anthony J. Basile
S. Linn St
Clinton Street
Sara R. Szybhlinski
Oakcrest St
Linn County
Liano v. Salmon
Lawrenceville