Should the United States Auto Industry move towards E85 as the Energy Secretary suggests with food-crops?

The Tuesday, June 23, 2009 edition of The Des Moines Register features an article titled, Energy Secretary wants E85 capability in all cars. For more on ethanol, read Ethanol Utopianism and a look at the popularity of using food-crops for ethanol and the impact.

We have a vehicle that runs E85. We have never incorporated it, since availability of E85 is limited.

Here are some links that may be of interest in E85 Fuel Stations and E85 Vehicles.

E85 Fuel Stations
There are nearly 2200 Gas Stations in the United States where you can fill up on E85 ethanol fuel. To See All the Stations as well as Prices visit our ...e85vehicles.com/e85-stations.htm

E85 Vehicles
Information on vehicles designed to run on 85% ethanol fuel (E85). Also lists stations where ethanol fuel can be found. Chevrolet - Converting for E85 - Ford F150 - Dodge Caravan

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Today's topic: Economic Development

The Tuesday, January 6, 2009 edition of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch features an article, Restoration St. Louis' New Project? Hotel in Iowa.

The January 5, 2009 edition of The Gazette in Cedar Rapids features an article, State economic incentives face possible cuts

"I think what we're seeing is other states are actually paring back their
economic development packages, and so it really presents an opportunity for
Iowa." - John Gilliland

The Tuesday, January 6, 2009 edition of the Oelwein Daily Register features an article, Education and roads are on local leaders’ minds.

“Iowa relies heavily on property taxes. This is a good year to take a look
at other possibilities.” - House Speaker Pat Murphy of Dubuque

The Tuesday, January 6, 2009 edition of the Des Moines Register features an article, Yepsen: We need less government, not more taxes. It points another side to the challenges impacting the State of Iowa: the size of government and the thirst for more revenue through taxes and users fees.

For more on economic development issues in Iowa, read Public Interest Institute Brief, Tourism, Economic Development, and the Role of the State: Honey Creek Resort.

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Flood of 2008: Impact on tourism funding; more aid for flood victims

The Thursday, December 11, 2008 edition of The Des Moines Register featured an article titled State will transfer $1.9 million to CAT, the article discusses tourism funding following the 2008 floods. In a separate article from Radio Iowa titled Money available for flood victims from Jumpstart Express.

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Rememeber when Cedar Rapids considered selling Twin Pines GC?

Well, the City of Des Moines per a twitter update tonight:

DesMoinesNews [DSM-Register] Parks board recommends new management for two golf courses: The Des Moines Parks discussions are in a story titled "Parks board recommends new management for two golf courses."

A good friend in Cedar Rapids has often pointed out that outside management may be a good direction for the City of Cedar Rapids to take in improving the operation and efficiency of the Cedar Rapids golf operations.

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Should Casinos be allowed to permit smoking in Iowa?

The Monday, December 1, 2008 edition of The Des Moines Register featured an article titled Illinois Smoking Ban Benefits Clinton Casino. For more on the issue of smoking bans, read Institute Brief: A Smoking Ban in Iowa: By Government Force or Market Forces?

"I play the video games here and a little blackjack, and this is a real nice
facility. I just have a problem with people smoking. ... I have to go out
coughing. My eyes are burning," said Bob Paasch, a Clinton-area resident and former bar
owner.

Mr. Paasch told the Register that he has called Gov. Chet Culver's office to complain. Is the Governor listening?

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