 DesMoinesRegister.com | Gronstal: Iowa Dems back $200M business tax cut Chicago Tribune JOHNSTON, Iowa— Democrats in the Iowa Legislature are offering a $200 million cut in business property taxes and are willing to negotiate with Republicans on an even larger reduction, the Senate Democratic leader said Friday. Gas tax increase uncertain in Iowa, Senate leader says Gronstal urges common ground on property tax policy Gronstal: Gas-tax increase has 50-50 chance of passage |
 CBS Local | Santorum Building Momentum In GOP Nomination Fight CBS Local JOHNSTON, IA – JANUARY 03: Republican presidential hopeful and former US Sen. Rick Santorum addresses a crowd at the Stoney Creek Inn on January 3, 2012 in Johnston, Iowa. Santorum, who was polling in the single digits until recently, is expected to ... Santorum projected to win in Missouri, Minnesota and Colorado Twin victories revive Santorum's White House hopes 3 states vote today: Romney and Santorum deadlocked in Minnesota |
RSVP for Johnston Hyperion's Dinner Buffet and Craft Night Patch.com The exhibit from the African American Museum in Cedar Rapids showcases Iowa's African American military heroes and heroines from the Revolutionary War to today. Special emphasis is on the 60th US Colored Troops, the Buffalo Soldiers, ... |
Federal Contracts Awarded by Federal Agencies in Iowa (Feb. 10) Targeted News Service (subscription) 10 -- Anthony DeAngelo Contractual Services LLC, Butler, Pa., won a $7314 federal contract from the US Army's National Guard Bureau, Johnston, Iowa, for meals during the Iowa Army National Guard Family Services Branch 2012 state conference. |
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 The Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and Headlines | Branstad: Officials should pay part of health care Chicago Tribune JOHNSTON, Iowa— Gov. Terry Branstad urged the Legislature on Friday to require elected officials to pay more for their health care coverage. Speaking on the public television program, "Iowa Press," Branstad suggested that elected officials pay 20 ... Branstad favors Schickel for GOP leader Branstad wants elected officials to lead by paying 20 percent of health ... Branstad: Scrap school funding system |
 KGO-TV | More fruits/veggies to be offered in military cafeterias KGO-TV (AP Photo/Danny Johnston) LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- The days of creamed chipped beef on toast, spam and other salty or fatty staples are over on military bases -- thanks to a push by First Lady Michelle Obama. Hold the mystery meat: Military mess halls soon ... Michelle Obama busts out with some 14000 kids for 'Let's Move' 2nd anniversary ... |
 New York Post | Improvements Could Be Made For Future Caucus Nights Say Johnston Residents Patch.com Certified election results announced Thursday put Rick Santorum as the winner of the Iowa Caucuses. By Ashlee Kieler Rick Santorum stopped by the Johnston Precinct 3 at Summit Middle School. He shook hands and thanked residents for their vote on ... Grassley says Iowa GOP must overhaul caucus count Iowa GOP: Santorum won the Iowa caucuses Virtual tie, glitches give Iowa caucuses 'black eye' |
 KCRG | No connection seen in suicides of 2 Johnston teens Chicago Tribune JOHNSTON, Iowa— Authorities say there's no evidence of any connection between the suicides of two 15-year-old boys in the Des Moines suburb of Johnston. One died Saturday, the other on Sunday. Johnston Police Chief Bill Vaughn says there's no evidence ... BC-IA--Johnston Suicides,105 |
Iowa ed leaders seek changes to Branstad's reforms Chicago Tribune JOHNSTON, Iowa— Two key Iowa education leaders warned Friday that Gov. Terry Branstad's plan to overhaul the state's schools relies too heavily on increased testing and does little to help teachers perform in the classroom. |
