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Wednesday, June 05, 2013  Senator Chelgren would have liked to have seen more done with income tax relief.

Saturday, May 25, 2013  The 2013 Iowa Legislature approved plenty of high-profile measures, but many more bills died during the session.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  The bill would give an incentive for small farmers to donate produce by providing a 15 percent state income tax break on the market value of donations worth less than $5,000.

Saturday, January 19, 2013  The breakfast gives the community an opportunity to hear what local politicians are doing in Des Moines to help out the community, but to also see where lawmakers stand on issues that are being debated.

Tuesday, September 18, 2012  Three small business owners gathered to talk about small business, the economy and the plan they feel will benefit them the most in the next few years.

Friday, April 13, 2012  The clock is ticking at the Iowa State Capitol as the deadline for the end of the session draws near.

Thursday, March 22, 2012  Iowa Democrats are crying foul about the vote of a Heartland state senator.

Friday, January 27, 2012  State Senator Mark Chelgren admits to paying for dry cleaning with campaign contributions.

Tuesday, September 06, 2011  State Senator Mark Chelgren will be on the council.

Friday, June 24, 2011  State Senator Mark Chelgren tells KTVO that he is more optimistic in an Iowa budget.