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Discussion: The Role of Community Colleges in Iowa

posted on March 17, 2008 at 10:15 AM

Rob Denson, President of Des Moines Area Community College, talks about how community colleges respond to the workforce needs of area businesses and students looking to begin their post-secondary education. Bob Mundt, President of the Council Bluffs Area Chamber of Commerce emphasizes the successful role of community colleges to train the future workforce.

Discussion: Casino's Impact on Economy and Politics in Iowa

posted on February 15, 2008 at 5:00 PM

Paul Yaeger interviews Wes Ehrecke, President of the Iowa Gaming Association and Jack Ketterer, Administrator for the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission.

Gambling in Iowa

posted on February 15, 2008 at 4:49 PM

Gambling in Iowa Gambling is a big part of the Iowa economy. Revenues since gaming was legalized have topped a billion dollars and continue to climb. Despite the fact that wagering is now tightly woven into the fabric of Iowa life, there are questions about its worth.

Community Based Corrections

posted on January 16, 2008 at 5:10 PM

Community Based Corrections More than 450 inmates are waiting for space to open up for them to move from prison to one of 22 Community Based Corrections centers in the state. We profile a Community Based Corrections residential center in Ames to witness the issues and challenges they face.

News Analysis: January 10, 2008

posted on January 10, 2008 at 8:16 PM

David Pitt of the Associated Press discusses economic issues in the news, including the closing of a plant in Story City and post-holiday receipts for retailers, as well as tax issues facing the Iowa legislature.

Swift: One Year Later

posted on December 18, 2007 at 9:42 AM

For the nearly 30,000 residents of Marshalltown, IA, December 12, 2006, was the day their town made national headlines for all the wrong reasons. While proponents of stronger immigration policies are heartened by the rollback of illegal entries, the human and community impact of last year’s raids in Iowa endures.

Immigration Issues in Iowa

posted on December 17, 2007 at 6:01 PM

Immigration Issues in Iowa Iowa House Minority Leader Chris Rants and Sister Christine Feagan of Hispanic Ministries discuss the state of immigration in Iowa one year after the Swift raids in Marshalltown.

News Analysis: November 19, 2007

posted on November 19, 2007 at 6:01 PM

David Pitt of the Associated Press discusses economic development project currently underway in Iowa as well as controversies brewing at the University of Iowa.

Mike Ralston and Mike Tramontina Discuss Iowa Workforce Issues

posted on November 15, 2007 at 9:15 AM

Mike Ralston and Mike Tramontina Discuss Iowa Workforce Issues Michael Ralston is president of the Association of Iowa Business and Industry. Also joining us is Michael Tramontina, director of the Iowa Department of Economic Development. Both discuss concerns and complaints from about workforce needs in Iowa, as well as issues the government is facing in putting all this together.

News Analysis: November 12, 2007

posted on November 14, 2007 at 6:01 PM

News Analysis: November 12, 2007 David Pitt of the Associated Press discusses controversy over coal-fired power plants and a vote in Iowa City to ban under-21-year-olds from bars.