Branstad Sees Positive Outlook for Trade With Japan
Gov. Terry Branstad said timing and economic conditions favor increased Iowa Japan trade after opening an Iowa trade office in Tokyo. He noted Japan’s interest amid a $50 billion U.S. trade deficit and a stronger yen, and suggested multiple future trips to foster direct contact with Japanese officials.
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Japan
Terry Branstad
Cedar Rapids
Branstad
Tokyo
United States
U.S
New York
Connecticut
Midwest
Branstad backs Iowa tax reform tied to federal changes
Gov. Branstad urged Iowa lawmakers to mirror federal tax reform, arguing it would lower rates and reduce tax burdens while freeing funds for education. He cited Japanese investment interest, incentives like the Community Economic Betterment fund, and the University of Iowa Asian studies program as positives for economic growth.
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Terry Branstad
Iowa
Congress
State of
Branstad
Cedar Rapids
Community
University of Iowa
Suspect in Charter Oak killings returning to Iowa
A McDowell County circuit judge ordered Michael A. Bartnick to be sent to Iowa to face two counts of first degree murder in the June killings of Mary Schoenfeld and her daughter Cecilia near Charter Oak. Bartnick’s extradition followed an hearing after prosecutors argued the deaths were revenge for jail time tied to a Michigan warrant.
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W.va
Michael A. Bartnick
Iowa
Charter Oak
Bartnick
Crawford County
Mary Schoenfeld
Cecilia
Arlo Schoenfeld
Michigan
Rudolph Marensky
Thomas Gustafson
Denison
West Virginia
Dwyer Named Secretary of Iowa Senate
Des Moines man John Dwyer, 41, was nominated by the Senate Rules and Administration Committee to become secretary of the Iowa Senate, a position currently held by Marie Thayer.
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Dwyer
Iowa
Senate
Iowa Newspaper Association
Des Moines
Iowa Senate
John Dwyer
Senate Rules and Administration Committee
Marie Thayer
Branstad pitches education funding plan and tax reform
Gov. Terry Branstad rejects changes to the school aid formula while proposing a $100 million investment in education. He links new revenue from a broad tax overhaul to supplement equity in the current formula. Lipsky highlights women’s advancement as a key campaign focus and notes high female appointment rates.
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Ken Sullivan
Iowa
Terry Branstad
Branstad
Joan Lipsky
Cedar Rapids
Stouffer’s
Five Seasons Hotel
Republican candidate push to restore Iowa death penalty
Des Moines Republican hopeful James Davis plans a petition drive this week to restore the death penalty in Iowa. He will announce the effort during news conferences Wednesday, campaign spokesman says.
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Des Moines
Iowa
GOP
James Davis
Medicare supplements open enrollment for Iowa seniors
A special open enrollment covers Protection Plus Medicare supplements for anyone 65 or older with Medicare Part A and B in Iowa. No one is turned down and there is no waiting period. coverage begins when the application is accepted.
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Iowa
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
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