State Issues
 

 

Iowa voting may become smarter, centralized
Secretary of State Chet Culver said rampant problems similar to Florida's 2000 presidential elections are unlikely here because of better technology.

Voting up, party allegiance down in Iowa
An analysis of voting records shows more voters are registered with small political parties and "no party" than with Iowa Democrats or Republicans.

State says education, unemployment key issues for African-Americans in Iowa
Central College hosts conference on multiculturalism and white privilege.

Asians want state representation, a report says
Some in state say they feel invisible,
seek unifier for different communities
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Serving Again
Iowa veterans volunteer their time and energy at local hospital in hope to repay disabled for their time served overseas.

Re-evaluating Iowa's Power
State officials look at long-range energy policy, hope to switch traditional thinking and look for new energy resources.

Honoring WWII
Iowa sends money to the National World War II Memorial currently being built in Washington, D.C..

One Hundred and Still Going
Iowa celebrates centenarians.

Sudanese Flow Into Iowa
Africans may outnumber Bosnians after 2001 in Des Moines.

In Depth:
Iowa farming: Where do we go from here?
Iowa's farmers and agricultural organizations look at options for the future of farming in the state.

In Depth:
State says some misinterpret English bill

Minority advocates: Iowans need to know what official English does not do.

In Depth:
Immigrants in Iowa

Iowa residents still debate over Gov. Vilsack's plan to increase Iowa's immigrant population by 2010.

In Depth:
Defining Language

Legislators, organizations clash about establishing English as the language for the state.

In Depth:
Soaring prices

State officials say the cost of gas could reach $2 per gallon this summer.

 

 

 

 

 


Related Links

State of Iowa
Links to Iowa government resources.

Iowa General Assembly
Information about the Iowa House and Senate. Bill history, links to libbyist forms, etc.

The Office of Tom Vilsack and Lt. Gov. Sally Pederson
News, events, schedules, e-mail contacts for the governor's office.