Riverside Casino opens, could Earth Park be next? Oct 12, 2009
The group included former Governor Robert Ray and governor candidate Jim Nussle. Casino board member Glenn Patton spoke enthusiastically about the potential of Earth Park choosing to locate at the site of River Products grounds across the road from the casino. (Kalona News, IA)
Vander Plaats wants like-minded running mate Sep 10, 2009
Vander Plaats who ran unsuccessfully for governor in 2002 and 2006 and was GOP gubernatorial nominee Jim Nussle s running mate in 2006 did not say whether he will name a running mate before next year s primary election. With campaigning picking up for next June s GOP primary, Cedar Rapids businessman Christian Fong, who like Vander Plaats is seeking his first elective office, said not having political experience is proving to be an advantage in the current election cycle. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Vander Plaats joins race to become Iowa governor Sep 8, 2009
Vander Plaats, who ran as GOP gubernatorial candidate Jim Nussle s running mate in 2006 and served as Iowa chairman of former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee s 2008 presidential campaign, said he believed his pro-life, pro-marriage views would inspire the Republican base, but his vision also will attract independents and even Democrats. We need to unite Iowans around a compelling vision, something to vote for and I think we re going to be able to offer that to them, he said. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Lang out; Rants closer to governor run Jun 5, 2009
Jim Nussle in 2006, is listed as "currently safe" by the Rothenberg Report political newsletter. However, Taegan Goddards' listed Culver as "not a solid bet" for re-election. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Supporters of gay marriage show arrogance May 5, 2009
DaddyTJ wrote on May 4, 2009 12:55 PM:" When NATURALLY born men can get other NATURALLY born men NATURALLY pregnant (or the same with women), then I will accept it as the norm. Since that will never happen, you can count on me not accepting homosexuality as the "norm" because it's NOT NATURAL. If God had meant for men to mate with men or women to mate with women, he would have created us so we could mate with people of the same sex. And for those Evolutionist, if evolution had meant for men to... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Ex-rival rips Culver Apr 18, 2009
"The e-mail alleges that a "significant core" of the Democratic Party is disappointed with Culver's lack of leadership on key priorities.Fallon said he was asked to help Culver in his race against Republican Jim Nussle, which he said he did in a "big way. ""He has not kept his part of the bargain. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Market Forecaster Mar 17, 2009
Midwest Producer: Serving Kansas ska Agriculture. By Brian HoopsMonday, March 16, 2009 1:02 PM CDT. (Midwest Bulls Eye, NE)
Vander Plaats may take on third run for governor's office Mar 15, 2009
Vander Plaats launched two unsuccessful bids for governor in 2002 and in 2006, when he was GOP nominee Jim Nussle's running mate ... "Last time he ran, he actually aborted his campaign to hop onto the Jim Nussle wagon.". (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Iowa governor ends private e-mail policy Mar 3, 2009
"Price said Culver and Judge are studious about copying in aides whose e-mail accounts are subject to public records requests when they are communicating about government issues. But keeping track of these e-mails would require information requests to cover dozens of officials in dozens of state departments.When Culver ran for governor in 2006, the Democrat called for transparency in government. Locked in a tight race with his GOP opponent, Jim Nussle, Culver said he would learn from a salary... (Sioux City Journal)
Waterloo couple builds dream home, in every sense of the word Feb 10, 2009
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