State government economies vary tremendously in size in the US, with California’s GDP being so large that if it were its own country it would be the 5th largest in the world (Egel, May 4 2018) Inc Magazine Method Inc is a business magazine founded in 1979 and known for the “Inc 5000”, a list…
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Elected Officials in Sigourney, Iowa
Introduction The elected officials in Sigourney, Iowa consist of the Mayor, the City Council, the Sigourney Community School Board, and the Keokuk County Supervisors (who are not elected by the city by the entire county, but represent and serve Sigourney constituents.) The Sigourney News-Review is the source for the majority of the below information, but…
Iowa House File 153 (HF153)
Introduction Looking at new legislation related to economic development recently, I was surprised to see HF153 listed there. House File 153, “An Act providing for an abortion victims monument on the capitol complex grounds”, was sponsored by House Reps Dean Fisher (District 72), Tom Gerhold (District 75), Skyler Wheeler (District 4), and Sandy Salmon (District…
Sigourney City Council Meeting, Feb 19
I attended my first City Council Meeting 2 weeks ago and enjoyed it. I’ve decided to attend more regular city council meetings, especially since I’m able to report back and represent the Sigourney Area Development Corporation (SADC) Board. Below are some brief notes. City Council Agenda Items Approval of a Consent Agenda The Consent Agenda…
Iowa Senate File 2130 (SF2130)
Introduction I’ve started to become more politically aware, especially when it comes to state politics. Part of this involves reading the new bills that get submitted by state lawmakers. One such bill is Iowa SF2130, introduced by Senator Dennis Guth. Iowa Senate District 4 Senator Guth’s district includes Emmet, Hancock, Kossuth, Winnebago, and Wright Counties. Each of these counties voted…