ABC5 WOI-DT News, Weather, Sports in Des Moines, IAObama's 2008 magic past, Iowa all-out battleground

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - The Iowa magic that launched Barack Obama to the presidency four years ago has all but faded.
http://www.woi-tv.com/story/18617025/obamas-2008-magic-past-iowa-all-out-battleground

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 11:40:50 -0700

ABC5 WOI-DT News, Weather, Sports in Des Moines, IAUSDA announces $6 million wetlands project in Iowa

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture plans to spend $6 million to improve wildlife habitat, water quality and prevent flooding in the Raccoon and Des Moines river watersheds.
http://www.woi-tv.com/story/18601047/usda-announces-6-million-wetlands-project-in-iowa

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 02:10:50 -0700

ABC5 WOI-DT News, Weather, Sports in Des Moines, IAIowa report cites skills gap among workers

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - A new state report says many workers lack the job skills needed to fill jobs offered by Iowa employers. The Iowa Workforce Development report released Wednesday says half of Iowa's jobs require middle-skill preparation, such as a 2-year degree.
http://www.woi-tv.com/story/18612876/iowa-report-cites-skills-gap-among-workers

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 04:55:50 -0700

KEYC - Mankato News, Weather, Sports -Obama's 2008 magic past, Iowa all-out battleground

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - The Iowa magic that launched Barack Obama to the presidency four years ago has all but faded.
http://www.keyc.tv/story/18617025/obamas-2008-magic-past-iowa-all-out-battleground

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 11:35:55 -0700

Tacoma flops in Iowa, 18-8

DES MOINES, Iowa – On Monday, the Rainiers won a game while issuing 10 walks for the first time in four years. Tuesday, they tried to win a game in which they made seven errors.
http://www.thenewstribune.com/2012/05/23/2154801/tacoma-flops-in-iowa-18-8.html

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 00:18:59 -0700

Report Cites Skills Gap Among Workers

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A new state report says many workers lack the job skills needed to fill jobs offered by Iowa employers. The Iowa Workforce Development report released Wednesday says half of Iowa's jobs require middle-skill preparation, such as a two-year degree.
http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Report-Cites-Skills-Gap-Among-Workers-153646775.html

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 08:46:09 -0700

Obama back in Iowa Thursday

DES MOINES, Iowa --- President Barack Obama returns to Iowa Thursday for the second time this month for what his campaign team is calling a “grassroots event” at the Iowa State Fairgrounds.
http://wcfcourier.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/4efeaa36-a512-11e1-9e9c-0019bb2963f4.html

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 13:00:00 -0700

KEYC - Mankato News, Weather, Sports -Iowa report cites skills gap among workers

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - A new state report says many workers lack the job skills needed to fill jobs offered by Iowa employers. The Iowa Workforce Development report released Wednesday says half of Iowa's jobs require middle-skill preparation, such as a 2-year degree.
http://www.keyc.tv/story/18612876/iowa-report-cites-skills-gap-among-workers

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 05:05:54 -0700

Magic of 2008 campaign past, Obama gets tough in swing-state Iowa to blunt Romney challenge

DES MOINES, Iowa - The Iowa magic that launched Barack Obama to the presidency four years ago has all but faded.
http://www.startribune.com/politics/153712405.html

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 11:27:44 -0700

President Obama Returns to Newton to Seek Wind Tax Credits

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A central Iowa wind turbine blade manufacturer will again serve as a backdrop for President Barack Obama, this time for a Thursday speech in which he's expected to argue for Congress to renew wind energy tax credits.
http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/President-Obama-Returns-to-Newton-to-Seek-Wind-Tax-Credits-153638765.html

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 08:15:59 -0700