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Thursday, July 22, 2010  U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin says the Federal Aviation Administration has awarded more than $3.1 million to improve airports across Iowa.

Thursday, June 17, 2010  U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin says the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency has granted more than $1 million in funding for Iowa's Green Bay Levee and Drainage District.

Thursday, June 10, 2010  Democratic officials are planning the 2010 State Convention for this weekend in Des Moines.

Friday, April 30, 2010  U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin says nearly $4 million will be coming to Iowa to fund the Weatherization Assistance Program.

Friday, April 16, 2010  U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin has announced that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is awarding $2.2 million in Recovery Act funds for improvements to the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown.

Wednesday, April 14, 2010  A contributing to the delinquency of a minor charge filed against the mother of a youthful war protester has been dropped.

Friday, April 09, 2010  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Tuesday, March 23, 2010  The investigation into alleged mishandling of money at the Iowa Association of School Boards has widened to include federal education officials.

Friday, March 12, 2010  More than $127 million in federal money is headed to Iowa.

Friday, February 26, 2010  The top Democrat on the Senate health committee says insurance companies who refuse coverage to people with pre-existing medical conditions are engaging in discrimination.

Friday, February 12, 2010  Iowa Sen. Tom Harkin says $3.4 million is coming to the state to train workers in emerging jobs in the health care industry.

Thursday, January 21, 2010  Sen. Tom Harkin says about $5.9 million in recovery act funds will be coming to Iowa Workforce Development to train people for jobs in the energy efficiency and renewable energy industries.

Tuesday, December 22, 2009  GOP senator says deals to win 60 votes are 'sleazy'; Democrat defends bill

Wednesday, December 09, 2009  Iowa Sen. Tom Harkin says he has secured $9.4 million for what he calls vital education and health care initiatives across central Iowa.

Friday, September 25, 2009  William Penn Univeristy has been targeted with $23 million in federal funds.