Iowa eyes high tech firms with state task force push
The governor's High Technology Task Force met at the University of Iowa Oakdale campus to finalize recommendations for attracting electronics, medical equipment, and biotech firms. Delegates highlighted cost of living, skilled labor, and existing bases like Rockwell-Collins and Monsanto as building blocks for Iowa's tech lure.
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David Swanson
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Austin
Tex
Boise
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Ore
Colorado Springs
Colo
Las Vegas
Reno
Nev
Chamber of Commerce
Iowa State University
Doug Getter
Getter
Chicago
San Antonio
The
Gazette
Ross Gustafsson
Clinton Corn Processing Co
Clinton
Rockwell- Collins
Cedar Rapids
Monsanto
Muscatine
Iowa Attorneys General Candidates to Debate
Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller and Republican challenger Walter Conlon schedule two debates this month. A 11:30 a.m. Oct 14 debate at the University of Iowa Law School Lounge features student and press questions and opening and closing statements. A second appearance on WHO-TV View Point will be taped Oct 15 and broadcast Oct 17 at 2 p.m.
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Conlon
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View Point
WHO
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George Mills
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Bradley to stump for Cutler in Iowa campaign swing
Sen. Bill Bradley a 10 year NBA veteran and Rhodes Scholar will campaign in Johnson County on behalf of Lynn Cutler. Bradley plans to fly into Cedar Rapids then appear in Iowa City to promote a Democratic long term growth plan and tax simplification.
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National Basketball Association
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Iowa City
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PACE backs Cutler in Des Moines endorsement
Lynn Cutler, Democratic candidate for the 3rd District, receives endorsement from the National Association of Social Workers and Iowa NASW PACE. The backing was announced with a voter registration drive in Des Moines. David Pan of Cedar Falls cites Cutler’s compassion and stands on working people and vulnerable groups, contrasting opponent Cooper Evans with a zero rating on these issues.
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Lynn Cutler
National Association of Social Workers
Iowa
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Iowa Pace
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Cedar Falls
Cooper Evans
Socialist candidate plans counter debate in Des Moines
Cedar Falls politician Jim Bittner will speak at Kirkwood Community College at noon and then hold a counter appearance outside Grandview College Center at 7 p.m. Monday. He aims to show his party offers a positive alternative amid the Conlin Branstad debate hosted by the League of Women Voters.
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Bittner
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Grandview College Center
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Terry Branstad
Conlin
Iowa
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