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  HARKIN INSTITUTE: New Home At Drake

  Retiring Iowa senator Tom Harkin has decided he will leave his papers to Drake University. The announcement that the papers…
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  SENATE SEAT: Reynolds Sees ‘Competitive’ Race

  Last week three of Iowa’s top Republicans said they will not run to fill the Senate seat that will be…
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  APPEALS COURT: Iowa Judge Confirmed

  The U.S. Senate approved the nomination of an Iowa woman to the United States Court of Appeals on Wednesday. In…
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  FIRST DISTRICT: Pat Murphy Running For Congress

  An Iowa lawmaker is looking to take his talents to Washington, D.C. State Representative Pat Murphy says he’s running for…
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  PAPER CHASE: Feud Causes Friction

  Iowa State President Steven Leath acknowledged Tuesday that a feud between ISU leaders, Senator Tom Harkin, and the Iowa Board of…
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  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…
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  THE INSIDERS: Senator’s Wife Blamed for Controversy

  Ruth Harkin, wife of Iowa Senator Tom Harkin and current member of the Iowa Board of Regents, deserves blame for her…
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  SENATE SEAT: Poll Says Vilsack Has Appeal

  A new Des Moines Register poll shows Iowans favor a former governor to take over for a retiring senator. Former…
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  BRALEY IN: Running For Senate Seat

  Eastern Iowa congressman Bruce Braley has announced he’ll seek the Senate seat that will be vacated by Tom Harkin at…
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  HARKIN SPAT: Future Of Institute Unclear

  An advisory board is meeting Tuesday evening about the future of the Harkin Institute at Iowa State University. The institute…
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  OPEN SEAT: Braley Considering Senate Run

  This weekend, Iowa senator Tom Harkin made an announcement that surprised more than a few people — he will retire…