applying for state funding through iowa s high quality jobs program. the program offers tax-payer funding to companies for creating a set number of jobs. the program also requires a matching contribution from the city where the company is located. the i-e-d-a s agenda lists other iowa businesses under it s financial assistance awards discussion. but the details are hard to come by. the agency is not releasing how much money dupont-pioneer is applying for.. or the job creation goals tied to it. the lack of information ahead of tomorrow s vote calls into question the program s claims that it is quote, administered in an efficient, accountable and transparent manner. despite the apparent secrecy.mayor paula dierenfeld. the city of johnston. and state are working hard to make sure pioneer stays deeply rooted in johnston. we do appreciate the fact that governor branstad, senator grassley and debbie durham with the ieda worked so hard with us in order to make the best pitch that
BELFAST — On Wednesday, using an old adage, Genesee Valley/Belfast baseball coach Dennie Miles said his team “stole victory out of the jaws of defeat.”