Posts With Keyword ‘Becky Schmitz’

Tom Courtney Touring Kirkwood’s Washington Campus

Posted: Wednesday, June 16th, 2010 at 5:50 am

State Senate Majority Whip Tom Courtney will be in Washington this morning to see the economic development and job training efforts taking place at Kirkwood Community College’s Washington Campus. 

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Schmitz to Visit Ainsworth, Washington Today

Posted: Saturday, May 22nd, 2010 at 6:00 am
State Senator Becky Schmitz (D-Fairfield)State Senator Becky Schmitz (D-Fairfield)

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A southeast Iowa state lawmaker is holding office hours in two Washington County Communities today.

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Schmitz To Visit Washington this Weekend

Posted: Tuesday, May 18th, 2010 at 7:13 am
State Senator Becky Schmitz (D-Fairfield)State Senator Becky Schmitz (D-Fairfield)

A southeast Iowa state lawmaker is visiting Washington this weekend to promote new benefits for veterans and military families.

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Judge, Schmitz Tout State’s Free Preschool Program

Posted: Wednesday, May 12th, 2010 at 7:49 am
(Left to Right) Stewart Principal Rhoda Harris, Lt. Governor Patty Judge, State Senator Becky Schmitz, WCSD Supt. Dave Sextro and WCSD Board Member Pattie Roe (KCII NEWS)(Left to Right) Stewart Principal Rhoda Harris, Lt. Governor Patty Judge, State Senator Becky Schmitz, WCSD Supt. Dave Sextro and WCSD Board Member Pattie Roe (KCII NEWS)

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Iowa’s Lieutenant Governor and a local state lawmaker say the voluntary preschool effort is vital and should be continued even in the face of an uncertain economic future.

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1 of 4 Segments with GOP D-45 State Senate Candidates Today on In Touch With Southeast Iowa

Posted: Tuesday, May 11th, 2010 at 7:34 am
Republican State Senate District 45 Candidates (l to r) Rick Marlar, Sandy Greiner, Randy BesickRepublican State Senate District 45 Candidates (l to r) Rick Marlar, Sandy Greiner, Randy Besick

The three Republicans hoping to take on Fairfield’s Becky Schmitz for her State Senate seat this fall are answering a few questions from KCII.

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Senators Tout Veteran’s Legislation

Posted: Friday, May 7th, 2010 at 7:55 am
State Senator Becky Schmitz (D-Fairfield)State Senator Becky Schmitz (D-Fairfield)

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Senator Steve Warnstad (D-Sioux City)Senator Steve Warnstad (D-Sioux City)

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Two state senators are touting new benefits Iowa veterans and active service members are eligible for under legislation passed this session.

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Schmitz Touts Iowa’s Financial Ratings

Posted: Wednesday, May 5th, 2010 at 7:16 am
State Senator Becky Schmitz (D-Fairfield)State Senator Becky Schmitz (D-Fairfield)

A local state lawmaker is touting the fact that all three Major U.S. financial rating agencies have given Iowa the highest bond rating of AAA.

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Schmitz: Thanks to the Pages

Posted: Friday, April 30th, 2010 at 7:19 am
State Senator Becky Schmitz (D-Fairfield)State Senator Becky Schmitz (D-Fairfield)

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State Senator Becky Schmitz is sending out a thank you to all the young Iowans who served as pages during this year’s legislative session.

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Schmitz: Teacher Cuts Not the Fault of Lawmakers

Posted: Friday, April 16th, 2010 at 6:55 am
State Senator Becky Schmitz (D-Fairfield)State Senator Becky Schmitz (D-Fairfield)

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A southeast Iowa state lawmaker says the legislature isn’t to blame for the teacher layoffs that many school districts are facing.

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Schmitz “Very Concerned” About DHS Restructuring

Posted: Thursday, April 15th, 2010 at 8:38 am
State Senator Becky Schmitz (D-Fairfield)State Senator Becky Schmitz (D-Fairfield)

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A southeast Iowa state lawmaker says she’s extremely concerned about the Department of Human Services reorganization.

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