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Open letter to readers: Today and tomorrow

By Lynda Waddington | 11.17.11

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.

ACS lockout continues; plan emerges to repeal sugar protections

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By Virginia Chamlee | 11.15.11

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.

Cain campaign: Farmers know more about regulations than EPA

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By Andrew Duffelmeyer | 11.15.11

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.

Mathis wins, Democrats maintain Senate control

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By Lynda Waddington | 11.08.11

The Iowa Senate will remain under the control of a slim 26-25 Democratic majority when it reconvenes in January 2012.

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PR: Nation should work to address veterans’ challenges

By Press Release Reprints | 11.11.11

BRUCE BRALEY RELEASE — As US involvement in Iraq and Afghanistan ends, it’s more important than ever that our nation works to address the challenges faced by the men and women who fought there.

PR: Honoring veterans, help in hiring

By Press Release Reprints | 11.11.11

CHUCK GRASSLEY RELEASE — A difficult job market is challenging the soldiers, sailors and airmen who have protected America’s interests by serving in the Armed Forces.

PR: In honor of America’s veterans

By Press Release Reprints | 11.11.11

TOM LATHAM RELEASE — No one has done more to secure the freedom enjoyed by every single American than our veterans and those currently serving in the armed services.

PR: Honoring and supporting our nation’s veterans

By Press Release Reprints | 11.11.11

DAVE LOEBSACK RELEASE — Veterans Day is an opportunity to reflect on the service of generations of veterans and to honor the sacrifices they and their families have made so that we may live in peace and freedom here at home.

Elections/Campaigns

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DCCC targeting Steve King with radio ads

By Andrew Duffelmeyer | 11.09.11 | 7:30 am

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is targeting U.S. Rep. Steve King with a radio ad campaign that began airing in Iowa’s newly-drawn 4th Congressional District on Nov. 7.

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Mathis wins, Democrats maintain Senate control

By Lynda Waddington | 11.08.11 | 10:56 pm

The Iowa Senate will remain under the control of a slim 26-25 Democratic majority when it reconvenes in January 2012.

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Super PAC backing Perry makes Iowa ad buys

By Andrew Duffelmeyer | 11.08.11 | 5:30 pm

A super-PAC backing GOP presidential candidate and Texas Gov. Rick Perry has begun buying ads in the Des Moines TV market, while Perry himself is continuing a media blitz in the Hawkeye State that began in late October.

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Iowa town’s promotion of write-in candidates ‘unusual,’ not necessarily unethical or illegal

By Lynda Waddington | 11.08.11 | 5:07 pm

The decision by leadership in two small Iowa towns to provide the public additional information on write-in candidates in municipal elections has raised a few eyebrows, but state officials indicate that there is nothing inherently unethical or unlawful regarding the instances.

(Photo: Douglas Burns/Carroll Daily Times Herald)

Paul still leading TV ad buys in Iowa

By Andrew Duffelmeyer | 11.08.11 | 4:00 pm

Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul continues to buy ads in the Des Moines television market, with spots scheduled to run through Nov. 13 at the local CBS affiliate.

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Medicare ads featuring Latham hit Des Moines airwaves

By Andrew Duffelmeyer | 11.08.11 | 3:32 pm

The battle over Medicare has hit the airways in Iowa, as a group dedicated to fighting cuts to the popular government program has begun buying TV ads in Des Moines.

(Photo: Jeff Storjohann/Carroll Daily Times Herald)

Bachmann reiterates commitment to federal ban on same-sex marriage

By Andy Birkey | 11.08.11 | 1:49 pm

During a speech hosted by the Family Research Council, 2012 candidate Michele Bachmann pledged that “Washington, D.C. will never look the same again after my administration.”

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King praises Ryan plan at Cain-Gingrich debate

By Andrew Duffelmeyer | 11.08.11 | 12:41 pm

Steve King used a nationally-televised debate to praise a federal budget plan from Wisconsin’s Paul Ryan, saying the country is “up against a very big problem” when it comes to Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid.

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Audio: Phones are ringing in Senate District 18

By Lynda Waddington | 11.08.11 | 12:11 pm

Voters may be heading to the polls in Senate District 18, but their phones have been hard at work for days. Here’s a sample of what’s been said on robocalls to district households.

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Republicans not spending much in Iowa

By Andrew Duffelmeyer | 11.08.11 | 11:15 am

Republican candidates for president are not spending much of their campaign war chests in Iowa, an analysis from The Huffington Post shows.

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