http://tristatesradio.com en http://tristatesradio.com/post/des-moines-county-secures-designation <p>One southeast Iowa county is ready to take advantage of a new designation.</p><p> Tue, 07 May 2013 02:10:55 +0000 Jason Parrott 33319 at http://tristatesradio.com Des Moines County Secures Designation http://tristatesradio.com/post/ia-lawmakers-want-ccu-stay-open <p>A small group of Iowa legislators are still working to keep one component of the soon-to-be former Iowa State Penitentiary open.<br> Fri, 15 Mar 2013 11:18:32 +0000 Jason Parrott 30470 at http://tristatesradio.com IA Lawmakers Want CCU to Stay Open http://tristatesradio.com/post/ia-gov-takes-fertilizer-plant-critics <p>Iowa Governor Terry Branstad held nothing back as he took on critics of a proposed $1.4-billion fertilizer plant in northern Lee County.</p><p> Tue, 12 Mar 2013 22:14:16 +0000 Jason Parrott 30314 at http://tristatesradio.com IA Gov. Takes On Fertilizer Plant Critics http://tristatesradio.com/post/branstad-wants-employees-pay-more <p>Governor Terry Branstad (R-Iowa) says he will seek a key provision in future contracts with union employees.</p><p>Branstad and Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds (R-Iowa) say they will start paying 20% of their health insurance premiums next month.</p><p>The Governor told a crowd in Fort Madison that Iowa could save $100-million if every state employee followed their lead.</p> Mon, 23 Jul 2012 02:51:18 +0000 Jason Parrott 18674 at http://tristatesradio.com Branstad Wants Employees to Pay More