Expensive campaigns loom in Iowa's 2014 race
One year before the November 4 2014 election Iowa faces costly battles for U S Senate and congressional seats alongside gubernatorial and state races. Republicans hold a 53 47 House edge and Democrats 26 23 Senate. Branstad likely to seek reelection amid midterm turnout dynamics as parties mobilize and voter interest revives.
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Tom Harkin
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Terry Branstad
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Tim Hagle
University of Iowa
Drake University
Dennis Goldford
Senator Schumer backs Clinton run in Des Moines event
Senator Charles Schumer endorsed Hillary Clinton for president during the Jefferson Jackson Dinner in Des Moines. The coverage notes the political timing and potential impact on the 2008 race as Clinton contends with party dynamics.
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Community Outspoken About Experiences
A decade after detention at Guantanamo Bay on charges later dropped, a former Army captain and Muslim chaplain speaks about his experience to others, sharing lessons learned and the impact on his faith and career.
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Concert sells out at U S Cellular Center for Florida Georgia Line
A packed U S Cellular Center Friday night shows a Florida Georgia Line concert sold out in minutes. Reviewer Diana Nollen notes fans got their money's worth as the event draws strong crowd energy.
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Florida Georgia Line
U.S. Cellular Center
Diana Nollen
Iowa farm safety gaps persist amid limited OSHA oversight
IowaWatch reports that small farms face scant OSHA enforcement, leaving safety largely on an honor system. Only farms with 11 or more workers fall under federal rules, and 2011 saw just 31 inspections on Iowa’s 92 300 farms. The result is ongoing fatal injuries averaging 25 per year from 2001 to 2011.
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Rich Gassman
Amana Farms
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IowaWatch
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Iowa Workforce Development Labor Services
Growth and diversity in Iowa City council race
Iowa City voters decide three City Council seats with four candidates for two at large terms and two for District B after Connie Champion steps down. Key issues include Riverfront Crossings development Gilbert Street high rise plans and broader neighborhood growth, housing and minority representation.
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Coralville
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