Familiar names top Iowa survey in statewide races
A recent Iowa poll shows familiar names lead in five statewide races besides governor. Tom Miller leads attorney general 41 to 28 with Joe Gunderson. Dale Cochran tops Tom Cory 39 to 23. Richard Johnson 38 to 27 over Dan Gray. Mike Fitzgerald 36 to 27 over Jay Irwin. Paul Pate 34 to 28 over Anne Pedersen. Undecided ranges 35 to 38 percent.
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Campbell ads accuse Branstad of cronyism in Iowa race
The television ad accuses Gov. Terry Branstad of favoritism toward political allies and cuts to child abuse services and parole officers. Campbell campaign staffer calls for accountability as Branstad dismisses the charges as false during a Cedar Rapids event.
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Iowa boards weigh 2.0 GPA rule for athletes
Athletic officials told the State Board of Education that a 2.0 GPA requirement could push struggling student athletes out of school. Some districts such as Davenport already enforce the rule while the board postponed action, noting legislative and gubernatorial approval would be needed to adopt any change.
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Hog confinement debate worries Iowa hog industry
Iowa state Sen. Leonard Boswell warns that a dispute over large livestock confinement operations could threaten the state's top hog producing industry. He cites environmental and odor concerns and urges listening to local residents while avoiding overreach beyond federal water standards. He calls for scientific solutions to odor issues.
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Cedar Rapids
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