Branstad Pushes Global Trade Plan For Iowa
Former Gov. Terry Branstad unveils an expanded trade agency and a Korea U S office to boost Iowa exports. He aims to raise pork shipments to Korea and grow state jobs by 13,000 as part of a broader economic progress plan. Democratic campaign responds that proposals echo current efforts.
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Des Moines
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Branstad
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Iowa
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Chet Culver
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Culver praises development staff amid political attacks
Iowa Governor Chet Culver defended state economic development staff at a meeting with the Economic Development Board and Department, praising their work and noting 279 companies have pledged $5.34 billion in investment and nearly 21,000 jobs created in three years. He called their results second to none despite Branstad’s criticisms.
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Des Moines Bureau
Des Moines
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Culver
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Department of Economic Development
America
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Iowa
Nazi Mercedes 770K Tank Car On Bond Drive Tour
Ed Lasko recalls a captured Mercedes Benz 770K used by Goering. The car toured the 8th Victory Loan Bond Drive across the East Coast after World War II to raise war financing. The vehicle, later tied to Hitler lore, was donated to a museum after restoration and sparked enduring fascination.
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Kellogg
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Inside” Blanchard
Army
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Boys Town
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Montreal
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Kcrg TV
Milwaukee man linked to Aug bank robbery faces charges
Jason A. Brown, 30, of Milwaukee, is charged with first degree robbery and criminal conduct in the Sept. 2 Maquoketa State Bank holdup. A second suspect with a pistol fled in a dark Ford Explorer. a female in surveillance video is sought. Brown remains jailed in Milwaukee on unrelated matters.
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Maquoketa State
Wisconsin
Brown
Milwaukee County
Milwaukee
Mount Pleasant Bank Robbed Again at Wayland State Bank
Mount Pleasant police investigate a Thursday morning robbery at Wayland State Bank 301 South Main Street. The white male suspect wore a black suit coat and stocking cap and fled on foot. No arrests have been made and officials urge anyone with information to contact local police or sheriff deputies.
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Henry County
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