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• News / Politics

  ELECTION 2014: Democrat Announces Run For 3rd District

  A West Des Moines man has announced his candidacy for Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District. Democrat Mike Sherzan will join the…
• News

  REGENTS REACT: Board Weighs In On Harkin Institute

  Senator Tom Harkin says he won’t donate his official papers to ISU. “Our reaction is disappointment,” says Regent President Pro Tem…
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  ALZHEIMER’S ADVOCATES: Day At The Hill

  Iowa lawmakers are being asked to invest in the fight against Alzheimer’s.  Advocates say it’s the most under recognized public…
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  WIND POWER: Iowa Loses Ground

  A new report shows Iowa is losing steam in the wind power industry. The American Wind Energy Association tracks wind…
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  DROUGHT OUTLOOK: Snow Not So Helpful

  If there’s a silver lining to every cloud, the up-side to all this snow, ice and freezing rain is that…
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  MEDICAL MARIJUANA: State Senate Bill

  The use of medical marijuana is legal in 18 states and a group of state senators want Iowa to be…
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  SCHOOL FUNDING: Iowa Senate Passes Increase

  One thing the Legislature and the Governor’s Office can agree on is improving education.  Wednesday, the Iowa Senate put three…
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  JOBLESS RATE: December Numbers Steady

  There was no change in Iowa’s unemployment rate for December. December’s 4.9 percent unemployment is still seven-tenths of a percent…
• Sports

  BIG DREAMS: Eddie Harvey’s Goal Is State Tourney

  Making the state tournament is the goal for any wrestler, but for one senior from Fort Dodge St. Edmond, making it to Wells Fargo would mean everything.
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  ADAPTIVE SPORT: Goal-ball League Takes Off

  A Paralympic sport for the blind and visually impaired is gaining popularity in the metro. Goal-ball requires all players to…
• Politics

  RECORD TIED: Iowa Women In Politics

  Iowa women’s involvement in politics continues to grow as 35 women will serve in the State Legislature this year. The…
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  CONTRACT BATTLE: AFSCME Speaks Out

  The battle between Governor Branstad and the state’s largest union of public employees continues. Friday afternoon the American Federation of…