Branstad Sees Legislative Success Despite Partisan Rift
Gov. Terry Branstad touts progress in this session with five of seven priorities advancing. He highlights renewable fuel standards, Home Base Iowa, a tax credit for repurposing public buildings, and Regent University tuition freezes. Anti bullying and broadband bills face trouble amid Democratic opposition.
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Des Moines
Terry Branstad
Branstad
Iowa
House
Senate
Regent
Dubuque Man Highlighted as One of Planet's 50 Happiest People
Patrick Sterenchuck 42, a Cedar Rapids native life coach, is profiled by Will Bowen as one of the planet's 50 happiest people. He practices laughter yoga, meditation, and aims to spread joy starting at World Laughter Day events at the Body & Soul Wellness Center in Dubuque.
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the Gazette
Pam Ayres
Cedar Falls
Critchett Lowery Home Organ Center
Lindale Mall
Cedar Rapids
Organ Center
Dubuque
Planet
Patrick Sterenchuck
Sterenchuck
Will Bowen
Bowen
Body & Soul
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Iowa universities sign hundreds of settlements totaling 1.3 million
Iowa public universities disclosed 111 settlements with 2011 to 2012 dates, totaling about 1.3 million in lump sums to 30 employees and others. The University of Iowa led payouts over 800k, with large sums to retiring or resigning professors. Some deals include medical coverage and data sharing.
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Iowa City
Iowa
University of Iowa
Iowa Board of Regents
Morris Dailey
Dailey
David Rudrauf
Transi
Joe Brennan
Iowa State University
University of Northern Iowa
Dianne Bascom
Afscme
Terry Branstad
Whitaker Runs First Iowa Senate Ad Plays Up Hawkeye Roots
Five weeks before the Iowa GOP primary Matt Whitaker releases his first TV spot. The Clive attorney touts his Iowa football days under Hayden Fry and his tenure as U S attorney for the Southern District of Iowa. He vows to stand up to Obama and says he put "thugs and predators behind bars." Ronald Reagan’s son Michael endorses Sen Joni Ernst in the race to face Bruce Braley.
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U.S. Senate
Matt Whitaker
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U.S
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Iowa
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Rep
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Waterloo
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Washington
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