World Food Prize: Candidates pressed to End Hunger by 2030
A Des Moines coalition led by Vote to End Hunger urges 2016 candidates to make hunger a voting issue. Bread for the World and Feeding America back the effort, aiming to end hunger globally by 2030 and to place hunger higher in national priorities.
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Des Moines
David Beckmann
Bread For the World
Beckmann
World Food Prize
Feeding America
Catholic Charities USA
Congress
U.S
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Lisa Davis
Richard Pates
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Renewable Fuel Standard drives Iowa political push
America's Renewable Future mobilizes to persuade presidential candidates and voters to back the Renewable Fuel Standard. Iowa, a major ethanol hub, supports tens of thousands of jobs and billions in GDP, while contenders differ on the program's future. Patty Judge notes candidate awareness is low as campaigns visit the state.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Patty Judge
America
Iowa Corn Growers Association
Iowa Renewable Fuels Association
Congress
Judge
Hillary Clinton
Donald Trump
Ted Cruz
Texas
Iowa Brain-Drain Proposal Seeks Tax Incentives to Retain Talent
A Batelle report for the Iowa Economic Development Authority warns Iowa faces a chronic skilled-workforce shortage and slow population growth. The proposal seeks tax incentives to keep graduates in state, citing potential to reverse brain drain and support rural areas, with early support from Sen. Bob Dvorsky and local business leaders.
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Iowa
Batelle
Iowa Economic Development Authority
Bob Dvorsky
Doralville
Dvorsky
Nancy Quellhorst
Iowa City
Jindal Pushes Iowa New Hampshire Polls For Debate Entry
Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal presses RNC and CNBC to use Iowa and New Hampshire polling for debate qualification. He argues national polls misstate voter intent and notes past nominees led in those early states but not necessarily win. Jindal plans events in Cedar Rapids and emphasizes state results.
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Fox News
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CNBC
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New Hampshire
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RNC
Anderson
New England Patriots
Tom Brady
Realclearpolitics.com
Rudy Giuliani
Herman Cain
Rick Perry
Fred Thompson
Linn County
Republican Eagles
Work-release inmate in Linn County missing after release
Timothy L. McGhee Jr., 43, was serving a 30 day contempt of court sentence when released from Linn County Jail Tuesday at 11 p.m. He failed to return by 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. Last seen wearing blue jeans black shoes dark sweatshirt and tan cap. Call authorities with any information.
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Linn County
Sheriff's Office
Timothy L. McGhee Jr
McGhee
Sheriffs Office
Iowa Lottery Results for Wednesday Draws
The Wednesday midday and evening picks include Pick 3 4 0 6 and 5 0 8, Pick 4 4 5 9 4 and 5 6 0 8, All or Nothing 1 3 5 6 8 9 and 3 4 7 9 10 11 15 17 20 21 23 24, Powerball 15 20 29 31 40 with Powerball 1, jackpot 70 million, and Hot Lotto 8 18 23 37 38 with hotball 10.
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