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Discussion: Iowa Congressional District #1

posted on October 23, 2008 at 3:30 PM

Discussion: Iowa Congressional District #1 "The Iowa Journal" takes a look at the issues facing the state's 1st congressional district. This district is comprised of 12 counties.

The district is often called the John Deere district and Deere and Company has operations in the biggest cities of the district, Davenport, Dubuque and Waterloo.

Iowa Congressional District #1 - A Profile

posted on October 23, 2008 at 1:32 PM

Iowa Congressional District #1 - A Profile "The Iowa Journal" takes a look at the issues facing the state's 1st congressional district. This district is comprised of 12 counties.

The district is often called the John Deere district and Deere and Company has operations in the biggest cities of the district, Davenport, Dubuque and Waterloo.

Discussion: Iowa Congressional District #4

posted on October 10, 2008 at 1:52 PM

Discussion: Iowa Congressional District #4 "The Iowa Journal" takes a look at the issues facing the state's 4th congressional district. The Iowa Journal speaks with Trent Rice, KASI Radio News Director from Ames, and Dr. John Epperson, Political Science Professor from Simpson College, in Indianola, to find out what might be major motivations for the voters and citizens this year.

Iowa Congressional District #4 - A Profile

posted on October 8, 2008 at 2:12 PM

Iowa Congressional District #4 - A Profile "The Iowa Journal" takes a look at the issues facing the state's 4th congressional district. This district is comprised of 28 counties.

Geographically, it looks like a sideways stocking, with the toe encompassing Indianola and Winterset, the heel in north-central Iowa including Mason City and Estherville, and the ankle about two counties wide on the north eastern Iowa tier reaching to the Mississippi River.

Iowa News Analysis - A Davenport Perspective

posted on August 22, 2008 at 3:52 PM

Iowa News Analysis - A Davenport Perspective The Iowa Journal broadcasts live from the spot where gambling in Iowa started, Davenport. Our News Analysts are: Mark Ridolfi, Editorial Page Editor/Quad City Times, and John Beydler, QC Online editor, columnist/The (Moline) Dispatch/The Rock Island Argus.

Discussion: Gambling in Iowa - A Davenport Perspective

posted on August 22, 2008 at 11:15 AM

Discussion: Gambling in Iowa - A Davenport Perspective The Iowa Journal broadcasts live from the spot where gambling in Iowa started, Davenport. Gambling money is still coming into the state's coffers, but at what cost? Have we saturated the market with gambling?

Gambling in Iowa - From Davenport to Council Bluffs

posted on August 21, 2008 at 2:21 PM

Gambling in Iowa - From Davenport to Council Bluffs Iowa Journal explores the history of gambling in Iowa - starting in Davenport in 1991. Gambling money is still coming into the state's coffers, but at what cost? Have we saturated the market with gambling?

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.

The Changing Demographics of Fairs

posted on October 16, 2007 at 4:33 PM

The county fairs, as well as the State Fair, are considered beloved institutions in the state -- which, like many others, now has a more urban population than when these fairs were established. Tom Barnes, with the Association of Iowa Fairs, and Gary Slater, CEO of the Iowa State Fair, discuss the situation with Todd Mundt.

Discussion: The Economics of RAGBRAI

posted on October 16, 2007 at 1:33 PM

Brian Duffy and TJ Juskiewicz are the staffers of “The Des Moines Register” who are entrusted with administering the newspaper’s annual great bike ride across Iowa which, of course, is better known as RAGBRAI. The event is perhaps the best documented festival in the state.

Overview of the Economics of Fairs and Festivals

posted on October 13, 2007 at 4:33 PM

Overview of the Economics of Fairs and Festivals Even though Iowans are hard working, they do enjoy having fun. With more than 2000 festivals in the state each year, there's never a lack for entertainment. David Swenson, of Iowa State University, says economists look at these events with an eye for two things: how much money is spent by locals, and how much comes in from out-of-town participants.

The Economic Impact of RAGBRAI

posted on October 13, 2007 at 1:33 PM

The Economic Impact of RAGBRAI The Register's annual bike ride across Iowa (RAGBRAI) has a unique economic impact. Economist David Swenson talks about how this 'festival on wheels' helps Iowa's small towns.