posted on February 26, 2008 at 11:30 AM

Is it time for Iowa to begin moving people, commerce and information differently? Is it time to overhaul the state’s infrastructure? The answers to those questions could define the state for the rest of the century. Iowa's Infrastructure is examined on The Iowa Journal. Program guest is Thom Hart, the state's new infrastructure guru. He works in the Iowa Department of Economic Development
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posted on February 26, 2008 at 11:30 AM

Is it time for Iowa to begin moving people, commerce and information differently? Is it time to overhaul the state’s infrastructure? The answers to those questions could define the state for the rest of the century. Iowa's Infrastructure is examined on The Iowa Journal. Program guest is Thom Hart, the state's new infrastructure guru. He works in the Iowa Department of Economic Development
Tags: economy energy policy technology science business
posted on February 20, 2008 at 8:51 AM

As many manufacturing jobs move off shore to other countries with cheaper labor forces, states are seeking to grow new industries. An important sector is the field of life sciences. It’s a rapidly developing field in which Iowa historically has enjoyed at least a toe hold.
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posted on October 15, 2007 at 1:01 PM

Fun is a big industry to the state, but it’s seldom viewed as an important sector of the economy. Other sectors of the economy demand our attention as well tonight, and to help us address those matters, Jeneane Beck of Iowa Public Radio news joins us.
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