Iowa Senate pursues public funding for campaigns VOICE Act
Senate Democrats advance a voluntary public financing plan for statewide and legislative races modeled on Maine. Candidates would raise seed money and gather signatures to prove eligibility. those taking funds face contribution limits and potential extra funds to stay competitive. The measure includes a civil right of action and penalties for violations, with full implementation by 2016.
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Senate Democrats
Iowa
Senate
Maine
Jeff Danielson
Waterloo
Pam Jochum
D-Dubuque
Marty Ryan
Adam Mason
Citizens For Community Improvement Action Fund
Amy
Decorah council members question pledge at meeting
Decorah Mayor Don Arendt says he was shocked by council comments questioning the Pledge of Allegiance. Council member Julie Fischer proposed an earth pledge, while Rachel Vagts compared the pledge to a public prayer. Fischer later emphasized the earth pledge was not meant to replace the flag pledge.
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Don Arendt
Arendt
Julie Fischer
Earth
Chel Vagts
U.S
Council
Fischer
Gazette Wins State Honors At Iowa Banquet and Contests
The MEDIA Gazette and Carroll Daily Times Herald earned multiple awards at the Iowa Newspaper Association banquet and the 2012 Iowa APME Newswriting and Photo Contest. Honors include Best News Photo, Best Sports Photo, First place for Feature Photo, and top editorial and graphics distinctions awarded to staff members.
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Des Moines
the Gazette
Iowa Newspaper Association
Iowa Apme
Carroll Daily Times Herald
Erin Jordan
Rod Boshart
Dave Rasdal
Jennifer Hemmingsen
Orlan Love
Brian Ray
Liz Martin
Rick Smith
Jeff Tecklenburg
Dave DeWitte
David Miessler- Kubanek
Mark Carlson
Jim Riley
Iowa
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June Alich
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