By Thomas Beaumont and Matthew Pennington Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — It may seem odd for the governor of a lightly populated agricultural state to be chosen as […]
Philippine diplomat accepts Iowa apology
By Ryan J. Foley The Associated Press IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) _ The Philippine ambassador to the U.S. personally called Iowa Public Safety Commissioner K. Brian London on Aug. 16 […]
Fong not intimidated in run for Iowa governor
The 32-year-old Cedar Rapids businessman is running for the Republican nomination for governor despite never holding public office and competing against several more experienced candidates, likely including a four-term governor. Then comes the prospect of trying to defeat an incumbent governor, an achievement not accomplished since 1962.