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A Helping Hand for Newton

posted on November 6, 2009 at 5:11 PM

Newton's comeback from the departure of Maytag has been helped along with tax credits for businesses and other economic development tools.

So what's a tax credit, anyway?

posted on November 6, 2009 at 5:09 PM

The news has been full of headlines about tax credits, especially the film tax credits. If that news confuses you, learn what a tax credit is and how they work.

Kathryn Koob - Iran hostage held for 444 days

posted on October 30, 2009 at 11:30 AM

Iowa native Kathryn Koob was thrown into the middle of an international event in 1979, as she was held captive in Iran for 444 days.

The Iowa Journal - Discussing H1N1 Flu Virus

posted on October 23, 2009 at 3:24 PM

As Iowans brace themselves for flu season, questions about H1N1 outweigh answers. Given the potential for the virus to mutate what will be the severity of the illness, and will vaccines be safe and effective? A look at H1N1 on The Iowa Journal.

Midwest League Baseball on The Iowa Journal

posted on October 22, 2009 at 5:35 PM

Six Iowa communities have professional baseball teams. Four of them are in the 16-team Midwest League.

Child Care Centers Fighting the Flu - H1N1

posted on October 22, 2009 at 5:34 PM

As Iowans brace themselves for flu season, questions about H1N1 outweigh answers. Given the potential for the virus to mutate what will be the severity of the illness, and will vaccines be safe and effective? A look at H1N1 on The Iowa Journal.

World Food Prize - On The Iowa Journal

posted on October 16, 2009 at 2:29 PM

Those who help feed the world's hungry are recognized at the World Food Prize in a ceremony at the Iowa Capitol.

World Food Prize - Bill Gates Speaks at Symposium in Iowa

posted on October 15, 2009 at 3:28 PM

Bill Gates, founder of Microsoft and co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, addresses the World Food Prize Symposium.

World Food Prize Laureate, Dr. Gebisa Ejeta, in Iowa

posted on October 14, 2009 at 10:56 AM

In the land of plenty, those who help feed the world's hungry are recognized. A talk with the 2009 World Food Prize Laureate.

Discussion of Iowa's Natural Heritage

posted on October 9, 2009 at 7:37 PM

The Iowa Journal explores Iowa's role in the preservation and conservation of the state's and the nation's natural heritage.

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