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Discussion: Wind as Alternative Power Source in Iowa

posted on April 25, 2008 at 1:15 PM

Discussion: Wind as Alternative Power Source in Iowa Iowa has the fourth highest wind power installation in the country, producing enough electricity to serve more than 320,000 average Midwest homes. Becoming a national leader in wind generation is no accident.

Tags: rural wind economy energy finance taxes utilities electricity power

Wind Energy in Iowa

posted on April 17, 2008 at 1:09 PM

Wind Energy in Iowa Iowa has the fourth highest wind power installation in the country, producing enough electricity to serve more than 320,000 average Midwest homes. Becoming a national leader in wind generation is no accident.

Tags: rural wind economy energy finance taxes utilities Estherville

Community Foundations and Rural Development in Iowa

posted on April 10, 2008 at 1:38 PM

Community Foundations and Rural Development in Iowa If you can't "keep 'em down on the farm," can you at least keep some of the family money in the community? That's what many rural communities and counties are trying to do by creating community foundations. And in Iowa, they are establishing the foundations with the help of state gambling tax revenues.

Tags: rural development economy farmers finance taxes

2008 Iowa Legislative Preview

posted on January 9, 2008 at 3:16 PM

2008 Iowa Legislative Preview As the session begins Monday, the legislature faces a fiscal year 2009 budget gap of more than $400 million. Governor Chet Culver has already asked lawmakers and state agencies to hold the line on spending, and he says he does not want to increases taxes. Nevertheless, there are many proposals asking for projects to be funded.

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Holiday Debt

posted on December 11, 2007 at 11:17 AM

Although Phil and Cindy Blobaum's thrifty financial practices are born of necessity, the Holiday traditions they share with their four children fit their personal philosophy. The Blobaums create bounty and avoid debt by sticking to a budget and focusing on creating memorable experiences.

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Discussion: Consumer Debt

posted on December 11, 2007 at 11:17 AM

Dr. Tahira K. Hira, professor of personal finance and consumer economics at Iowa State University, and Adam Carroll, co-author of "How to Win the Money Game," discuss the issues surrounding mounting consumer debt.

Tags: debt finance