Inaugural Ball Opens Branstad Fifth Term in Frugal Style
Gov. Terry Branstad and first lady Chris Branstad hosted a scaled back inaugural ball at Hy-Vee Hall Des Moines drawing about 2 500 guests. The $300 000 event was privately funded and marked by a large floral display reflecting a fiscally cautious approach.
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Ax City Journal
Des Moines
Iowa
Terry Branstad
Chris
Sharon Nabulsi
Fort Madison
Branstad
Nancy Stefani
Urbandale
Hy-Vee Hall
Harriet Labertew
Labertew
Society of Iowa Florists
Veterans Auditorium
John Quinn
Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation
Sam Zoske
Marshalltown
Zoske
Terrace Hill
Tara VanBrederode
Ames
Jeff Angelo
Creston
Kim Reynolds
Branstad Reverses PLAs and Felon Voting Rights in Iowa
Governor Branstad issues executive orders rescinding project labor agreements for state funded public works and restoring the process for felons to petition for voting rights. The moves target costs and competitive bidding while reinstating gubernatorial restoration of felon rights.
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Des Moines
Terry Branstad
Iowa
Culver Commutes Two Iowa Inmates In Final Hours
In Des Moines Gov. Chet Culver commuted sentences of Iowa inmates Sheila Mae Schertz and John H. Lowery early in his final hours, making them eligible for parole. Both cases go back to the parole board for review as Branstad prepares to assume office.
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James Q. Lynch
Des Moines
Chet Culver
Iowa
Sheila Mae Schertz
John H. Lowery
Schertz
Culver
Lowery
Terry Branstad
Parole Board
Division of Criminal Investigation
Board of Parole
Branstad
Tom Vilsack
Dixie Shanahan
Defiance
Vilsack
Robert Ray
Branstad ready to govern with bent for reform and service
New Iowa governor Terry Branstad, sworn in by Chief Justice Mark Cady, pledges radical budget cuts and tax reforms to reinvigorate the state economy. He calls for education improvements, public service, and a summit to set benchmarks while opponents urge balanced outreach and accountability.
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Iowa
Branstad
David Vaudt
Hugh Espey
Iowa Citizens For Community Improvement
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