Wednesday was a difficult day for The American Independent News Network, which is the larger entity that operates The Iowa Independent. Our chief executive and founder announced two of our sister sites would close and their content would be moved to The American Independent.
A recently introduced bill could have far-reaching impact on the U.S. sugar industry, including American Crystal Sugar, a farmer-owned cooperative that locked out 1,300 Midwest workers on Aug. 1.
The chairman for Herman Cain’s Iowa effort says the campaign “relied more on the word of farmers than Washington regulators” in deciding to run an ad containing claims the Environmental Protection Agency says are false.
The Iowa Senate will remain under the control of a slim 26-25 Democratic majority when it reconvenes in January 2012.
Veterans/Political Fronts
“Three-Star General Promotes Obama as Next Commander in Chief”: Sen. Barack Obama may not have been in Iowa on Wednesday, but his presence was felt during his campaign’s “Commander in Chief” Tour. “Obama has not served in the military, but it was clear, when I watched him bond with our soldiers stationed in Africa, that Obama loves the military,” retired Air Force Gen. Scott Gration told a crowd gathered at the Solon Public Library. “Barack understands how valuable our soldiers are and the sacrifices they’re making for our country. He understands that this is a force that cannot be squandered and must be used at the right time to preserve our interests. That’s why Obama should be our next commander in chief.” (Iowa Independent)
“Clinton Campaign Announces the Names of 316 Iowa Military Veteran Supporters”: Iowans for Hillary today announced the names of 316 Iowans who have served our nation in the armed services and are supporting Hillary Clinton. “In the Senate, Hillary fought to secure funding for veterans’ hospitals, to reduce prescription drug prices for veterans, and provide additional support for disabled veterans,” said retired Sgt. Major Dean Cox. “I know that she will continue to stand up for us when she is in the White House.” (Clinton Press Release)Military Front
“Books: ‘Sisters’ Face the Fire in Iraq”: Right now, women make up about 10 percent of the American troops serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. In her new book, “Band of Sisters,” Drake University graduate Kirsten Holmstedt explores the role and experiences of women in warfare. “I really wanted to be the first to show women in combat and how that issue was unfolding on the battlefield,” she said. A Des Moines Register story about the book profiles some Iowa women who served in Iraq, including two who died there. (Des Moines Register)
“Soldiers of 133rd Begin Arriving Home”: After 22 months of service the soldiers of the First Battalion, 133rd Infantry, are coming home. Originally slated to return in April, the 133rd, based in northeast Iowa and containing soldiers from all over the state, had its tour extended in January. “If you look at the entire time, it’s fairly remarkable,” said Lt. Col. Greg Hapgood of the National Guard. “I think if you look at this
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