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posted on January 18, 2008 at 2:14 PM
posted on January 3, 2008 at 11:54 AM
The stature of renewable fuel in Iowa is unmatched anywhere else in America. But as Iowans gather at the caucuses how will the candidates' stances on the issue affect their choices? We examine what some say has been pandering, and others see as appropriate attention to an important issue.
posted on November 15, 2007 at 9:15 AM
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.
posted on November 14, 2007 at 6:01 PM
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.
posted on November 10, 2007 at 4:28 PM
Ideally located in Iowa's windy northwest, Iowa Lakes Community College in Estherville, is helping the growing workforce needs of the wind energy industry. The college developed one of the first training programs of its kind in the nation. Meeting the needs of students, enrollment in the Wind Energy and Turbine Technology two-year degree program, has grown rapidly.
posted on November 8, 2007 at 6:01 PM
posted on October 30, 2007 at 11:53 AM
Ethanol has been a boon to Iowa. Ten percent of every fuel dollar stays in the state, benefiting the Iowa economy. Demand for the substance has pushed corn prices higher, also benefiting the state’s economy.
posted on October 30, 2007 at 11:53 AM
posted on October 26, 2007 at 6:30 PM
Gene Takle, an ISU scientist and member of the U.N.'s Nobel-winning scientists, and David Osterberg, a former Iowa lawmaker known for his interest in environmental matters, discuss what global warming means for Iowa.
posted on October 16, 2007 at 3:33 PM
Ethanol has been much in the news of late and for good reason. It’s been driving the state’s commodity prices to levels not ever seen. But with an eye on history, seasoned Iowa State Economist Neil Harl cautions that gravity also applies to bull markets.
posted on October 12, 2007 at 1:01 PM
posted on January 17, 2007 at 4:21 PM
Much of Iowa's economic optimism is being fueled by an industry that hardly existed a decade ago. Renewable energy is no longer just the darling of granola crunching idealists. It’s become the consort of steely-eyed capitalists.
posted on January 17, 2007 at 4:21 PM
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