Iowa AFL-CIO President Ken Sagar Commends Senator Tom Harkin on Creation of a Health Care Plan with a Quality Public Option
The Iowa AFL-CIO commends Senator Tom Harkin along with Senator Ted Kennedy for their release of a comprehensive health care plan that will cut costs, cover 97 percent of Americans and provide a quali..

FRANKLIN EXTENSION PACKET
EXTENSION FAMILY FILES by Beverly Peters, Franklin County Extension Education Director

2008 Place estimates
New population estimates released by the U.S. Census Bureau show three-quarters of Iowa's incorporated places lost population this decade...

New law Effective July 1 to Deter Underage Casino Access
On July 1, 2009 a new law will go into effect that imposes a fine of $500.00 on any minor caught trying to access the gaming floor of a casino.

DO YOU WANT TO SEE A BIG TRUCK UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL? ATTEND THE 2009 IMTA TRUCK SHOW AT THE NEWTON SPEEDWAY
The Iowa Motor Truck Association is proud to sponsor a very special event at the Newton Speedway on July 10 and 11.

Attention: News and Health Editors
AARP Launches Money-Saving Prescription Drug Resource

Iowa Electric Cooperatives Urge Balanced Solution to Climate Change
Launch Media Campaign to Engage Iowans

Silos & Smokestacks to Host Free Information Session on AmeriCorps NCCC
Northeast Iowa ? Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area (SSNHA) will be hosting a free information session on how your community or organization can utilize AmeriCorps National Civilian Community..