Hatch Adopts Iowa as Home and Seeks Governor Post
Three term Iowa state senator Hatch 64 born in Connecticut and Drake University graduate plans to leave District 33 to run for governor in November. He credits his mother for the Midwestern move and recalls overcoming dyslexia with family support and tutoring in a rural Farmington upbringing.
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Hatch shapes Iowa activism from Drake to disaster relief
Hatch opposed the Vietnam War in Iowa and redirected his energy to service at Drake University through the Midwest largest student volunteer program. He organized a hunger strike, tutoring, and mental health counseling with neighborhood groups and churches and had a photo taken with Governor Robert Ray. He later married in Iowa, earned a master's in public administration at Drake, and took roles in disaster relief and city administration before establishing a career.
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Hatch and Roberts Build Affordable Homes and Political Ties
Jack Hatch and Sonja Roberts married in 1986 and built a Des Moines Cedar Rapids development firm focused on Sherman Hill renovations and affordable rental housing. Hatch served in Iowa House 1985–1993, directed for Sen. Tom Harkin 1993–1995, and later eyed congressional race amid health care policy leadership and debate with Gov Branstad.
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Hatch Profile Opens Iowa Governor Race
Profiles of Republican Terry Branstad and Democrat Jack Hatch preview the November election for Iowa governor. The series provides a snapshot before campaign ads shape perceptions, with online audio and video links. Hatch shaved his mustache after interviews. Branstad kept his. Today focuses on Jack Hatch. June 22 features Terry Branstad.
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Iowa faces potential 200 million loss in federal highway funds
Congress may do nothing before September 30 risking only funds for projects already approved. Iowa DOT estimates a 500 million cut in federal highway funds with cities and counties absorbing 200 million, possibly forcing half of the 2015 construction program to be cut. Grassley and others discuss fixes and revenue options.
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