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  1. China's Xi, US officals talk food trade in Iowa meeting
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    MOINES, Feb 16 (Reuters) - China's leader-in-waiting, Xi Jinping, and U.S. agricultural officials in a gathering in America's grainbelt on Thursday stressed their shared interests in fostering increased trade in farm goods. Extending his visit to the...

  2. US-China to sign 5-year cooperative ag agreement
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    More News DES MOINES, Iowa -- The United State and China have agreed to sign a five-year agreement that will guide discussions on food security, food safety and sustainable agriculture. The agreement was announced Thursday at the first US-China...

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    China Vice President Xi Jinping receives a bouquet during his arrival ceremony in Des Moines, Iowa at the Air National Guard Base February 15, 2012. Picture taken February 15, 2012.

    China Vice President Xi Jinping receives a bouquet during his arrival ceremony in Des Moines, Iowa at the Air National Guard Base February 15, 2012. Picture taken February 15, 2012. View Photo »

  4. It’s the best book that’s ever been written, and you’re going to love it. You’re going to want to make sure you give it to all your friends and buy it for Christmas and make sure that every person in Iowa has it.
    – Des Moines, IA SOURCE: Des Moines Register 2 months ago
  5. US-China to sign 5-year cooperative ag agreement
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    The agreement will become the guiding document for high level discussion on agricultural policy and trade. Vilsack says the agreement further strengthens the cooperation between the world's largest agricultural producers. Chinese agriculture minister...

  6. US-China to sign a 5-year ag agreement to focus on food safety, security, sustainability
    Minneapolis Star Tribune logo Minneapolis Star Tribune 1 hour ago

    MOINES, Iowa - The United State and China have agreed to sign a five-year agreement that will guide discussions on food security, food safety and sustainable agriculture. The agreement was announced Thursday at the first US-China agriculture symposium...

  7. USDAs Ag Symposium at World Food Prize ready to roll
    Des Moines Register logo Des Moines Register 1 hour ago

    Perpetuating the phrase at the World Food Prize is what Quinn says hes been working toward for the last dozen years the sort of events, things that scale us up to another level of recognition, of prestige in an effort to place World Food Prize, Des...

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    China Vice President Xi Jinping speaks during a state dinner at the Iowa State Capital in Des Moines, Iowa February 15, 2012. Picture taken February 15, 2012.

    China Vice President Xi Jinping speaks during a state dinner at the Iowa State Capital in Des Moines, Iowa February 15, 2012. Picture taken February 15, 2012. View Photo »

  9. I don’t disagree with Ron Paul ... but I just don’t believe he’s electable.
    – Des Moines, IA SOURCE: Houston Chronicle 2 months ago
  10. Des Moines Iowa Flood - Waters Rising
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  11. The hubbub continues around the Marriott this morning for Des Moines' special guest
    Des Moines Register logo Des Moines Register 2 hours ago

    The streets and sidewalks around the Marriott and the lobby inside looked like an earphone convention. Seventh Street next to the hotel was blocked with squad cars and barricades. Special units with the Des Moines Police Department and the Iowa State...

  12. Iowa, Ga. Legislatures Consider Anti-Abortion Bills
    Kaiser Health News logo Kaiser Health News 3 hours ago

    Des Moines Register: Responding To Abortion Bill, Iowa Dems Accuse Republicans Of Losing Jobs, Economy Focus Citing abortion legislation introduced this morning, Iowa Democrats accused House Republicans of pursuing divisive social issues rather than...

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Des Moines (i/dɨˈmɔɪn/) is the capital and the most populous city in the US state of Iowa. It is also the county seat of Polk County. A small portion of the city extends into Warren County. It was incorporated on September 22, 1851, as Fort Des Moines which was shortened to "Des Moines" in 1857. It is named after the Des Moines River, which may... Full Article

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  1. China Vice President Xi Jinping speaks during a state dinner at the Iowa State Capital in Des Moines, Iowa February 15, 2012. Picture taken February 15, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 1 hour ago

    China Vice President Xi Jinping speaks during a state dinner at the Iowa State Capital in Des Moines, Iowa February 15, 2012. Picture taken February 15, 2012.

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  2. Guests take pictures during a state dinner for China Vice President Xi Jinping by Iowa Governor Terry Branstad at the Iowa State Capital in Des Moines, Iowa February 15, 2012. Picture taken February 15, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 1 hour ago

    Guests take pictures during a state dinner for China Vice President Xi Jinping by Iowa Governor Terry Branstad at the Iowa State Capital in Des Moines, Iowa February 15, 2012. Picture taken February 15, 2012.

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  3. The rotunda in the Iowa State Capitol is filled with guests attending a dinner with China's Vice President Xi Jinping and Iowa Governor Terry Branstad to honor the friendship between Iowa and China in Des Moines, Iowa February 15, 2012. Picture taken February 15, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 1 hour ago

    The rotunda in the Iowa State Capitol is filled with guests attending a dinner with China's Vice President Xi Jinping and Iowa Governor Terry Branstad to honor the friendship between Iowa and China in Des Moines, Iowa February 15, 2012. Picture taken February 15, 2012.

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  4. China Vice President Xi Jinping (C) listens as he is welcomed by Iowa Governor Terry Branstad during a state dinner in Des Moines, Iowa February 15, 2012. Picture taken February 15, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 1 hour ago

    China Vice President Xi Jinping (C) listens as he is welcomed by Iowa Governor Terry Branstad during a state dinner in Des Moines, Iowa February 15, 2012. Picture taken February 15, 2012.

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  5. China Vice President Xi Jinping (C) and Iowa Governor Terry Branstad enter the rotunda in the Iowa State Capitol for a dinner honoring the long-lasting friendship between Iowa and China in Des Moines, Iowa February 15, 2012. Picture taken February 15, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 1 hour ago

    China Vice President Xi Jinping (C) and Iowa Governor Terry Branstad enter the rotunda in the Iowa State Capitol for a dinner honoring the long-lasting friendship between Iowa and China in Des Moines, Iowa February 15, 2012. Picture taken February 15, 2012.

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  6. China Vice President Xi Jinping (C) meets dignitaries in Des Moines, Iowa February 15, 2012 ahead of a reception dinner put on by Iowa Governor Terry Branstad. Picture taken February 15, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 1 hour ago

    China Vice President Xi Jinping (C) meets dignitaries in Des Moines, Iowa February 15, 2012 ahead of a reception dinner put on by Iowa Governor Terry Branstad. Picture taken February 15, 2012.

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  7. China Vice President Xi Jinping (L) is welcomed by Iowa Governor Terry Branstad in the governor's office before the state dinner at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, Iowa February 15, 2012. Picture taken February 15, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 1 hour ago

    China Vice President Xi Jinping (L) is welcomed by Iowa Governor Terry Branstad in the governor's office before the state dinner at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, Iowa February 15, 2012. Picture taken February 15, 2012.

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  8. China Vice President Xi Jinping raises his glass during Iowa Governor Terry Branstad's toast during a dinner reception in the governor's office in Des Moines, Iowa February 15, 2012. Picture taken February 15, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 1 hour ago

    China Vice President Xi Jinping raises his glass during Iowa Governor Terry Branstad's toast during a dinner reception in the governor's office in Des Moines, Iowa February 15, 2012. Picture taken February 15, 2012.

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  9. China Vice President Xi Jinping listens as Iowa Governor Terry Branstad talks about the long-lasting friendship between Iowa and China during a reception dinner at the governor's office in Des Moines, Iowa February 15, 2012. Picture taken February 15, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 2 hours ago

    China Vice President Xi Jinping listens as Iowa Governor Terry Branstad talks about the long-lasting friendship between Iowa and China during a reception dinner at the governor's office in Des Moines, Iowa February 15, 2012. Picture taken February 15, 2012.

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  10. China Vice President Xi Jinping asks Lieutenant Governor Kim Reynolds (L) about a painting in the Governor's office before a state dinner at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, Iowa, February 15, 2012. Picture taken February 15, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 2 hours ago

    China Vice President Xi Jinping asks Lieutenant Governor Kim Reynolds (L) about a painting in the Governor's office before a state dinner at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, Iowa, February 15, 2012. Picture taken February 15, 2012.

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  11. Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping and entourage arrives in Des Moines, Iowa for a State Dinner with Iowa Governor Terry Branstad at the Iowa Capitol Building, Feburary 15, 2012. Xi, who is expected to become China's leader next year, is visiting residents he met during a 1985 trip to... Getty Images logo Getty Images 15 hours ago

    Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping and entourage arrives in Des Moines, Iowa for a State Dinner with Iowa Governor Terry Branstad at the Iowa Capitol Building, Feburary 15, 2012. Xi, who is expected to become China's leader next year, is visiting residents he met during a 1985 trip to...

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  12. China Vice President Xi Jinping raises his glass during Iowa Governor Terry Branstad's toast, at the Iowa Statehouse, Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012, in Des Moines, Iowa. AP Photo logo AP Photo 19 hours ago

    China Vice President Xi Jinping raises his glass during Iowa Governor Terry Branstad's toast, at the Iowa Statehouse, Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012, in Des Moines, Iowa.

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  13. Dinner goers try to get a photo of Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping during the dinner, at the Iowa Statehouse, Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012, in Des Moines, Iowa. AP Photo logo AP Photo 19 hours ago

    Dinner goers try to get a photo of Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping during the dinner, at the Iowa Statehouse, Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012, in Des Moines, Iowa.

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  14. Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping speaks during a formal dinner in the rotunda at the Iowa Statehouse, Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012, in Des Moines, Iowa. AP Photo logo AP Photo 21 hours ago

    Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping speaks during a formal dinner in the rotunda at the Iowa Statehouse, Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012, in Des Moines, Iowa.

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  15. Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping receives a bouquet during his arrival ceremony at the Air National Guard Base in Des Moines, Iowa, Wednesday evening, Feb. 15, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 day ago

    Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping receives a bouquet during his arrival ceremony at the Air National Guard Base in Des Moines, Iowa, Wednesday evening, Feb. 15, 2012.

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  16. Tibetans rally outside the Iowa Statehouse before a protest march prior to the visit of Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping, Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012, in Des Moines, Iowa. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 day ago

    Tibetans rally outside the Iowa Statehouse before a protest march prior to the visit of Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping, Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012, in Des Moines, Iowa.

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  17. Rep. Jamie Pedersen, D-Seattle, center, is congratulated by Dave Upthegrove, D-Des Moines, left, and Drew Hansen, D-Kitsap County, after the House voted to legalize gay marriage in Washington state Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012, in Olympia, Wash. The action comes a day after a federal appeals... AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 week ago

    Rep. Jamie Pedersen, D-Seattle, center, is congratulated by Dave Upthegrove, D-Des Moines, left, and Drew Hansen, D-Kitsap County, after the House voted to legalize gay marriage in Washington state Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012, in Olympia, Wash. The action comes a day after a federal appeals...

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  18. Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping, right, is greeted by Iowa House Majority Leader Linda Upmeyer upon his arrival at the Air National Guard Base in Des Moines, Iowa, Wednesday evening, Feb. 15, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 day ago

    Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping, right, is greeted by Iowa House Majority Leader Linda Upmeyer upon his arrival at the Air National Guard Base in Des Moines, Iowa, Wednesday evening, Feb. 15, 2012.

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  19. Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping is greeted by Adjutant General of the Iowa National Guard Tim Orr, left, upon his arrival at the Air National Guard Base in Des Moines, Iowa, Wednesday evening, Feb. 15, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 day ago

    Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping is greeted by Adjutant General of the Iowa National Guard Tim Orr, left, upon his arrival at the Air National Guard Base in Des Moines, Iowa, Wednesday evening, Feb. 15, 2012.

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  20. Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping, right, is greeted by a group of Iowa dignitaries, including Des Moines Mayor Frank Cownie, at left, upon his arrival at the Air National Guard Base in Des Moines, Iowa, Wednesday evening, Feb. 15, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 day ago

    Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping, right, is greeted by a group of Iowa dignitaries, including Des Moines Mayor Frank Cownie, at left, upon his arrival at the Air National Guard Base in Des Moines, Iowa, Wednesday evening, Feb. 15, 2012.

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  21. The rotunda in the Iowa State Capitol is seen during a State Dinner for Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping (out of frame) on February 15, 2012 in Des Moines, Iowa. Xi, who is expected to become China's leader next year, had previously visited the Midwestern state on a trip in 1985. Getty Images logo Getty Images 13 hours ago

    The rotunda in the Iowa State Capitol is seen during a State Dinner for Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping (out of frame) on February 15, 2012 in Des Moines, Iowa. Xi, who is expected to become China's leader next year, had previously visited the Midwestern state on a trip in 1985.

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  22. Iowa Governor Terry Branstad discusses the upcoming visit of Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping in Des Moines, Iowa February 9, 2012. Many Iowa agricultural players are fast becoming well-versed on China, as rising Chinese incomes in the world's most populous country translate to a... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 3 days ago

    Iowa Governor Terry Branstad discusses the upcoming visit of Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping in Des Moines, Iowa February 9, 2012. Many Iowa agricultural players are fast becoming well-versed on China, as rising Chinese incomes in the world's most populous country translate to a...

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  23. R.W. Nelson gestures at a manufacturing plant of Kemin Industries, a company he helped found 50 years ago, in Des Moines, Iowa February 9, 2012. Nelson is among a number of Iowa agricultural players that are fast becoming well-versed on China, as rising Chinese incomes in the world's... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 3 days ago

    R.W. Nelson gestures at a manufacturing plant of Kemin Industries, a company he helped found 50 years ago, in Des Moines, Iowa February 9, 2012. Nelson is among a number of Iowa agricultural players that are fast becoming well-versed on China, as rising Chinese incomes in the world's...

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  24. Li Zhao, President of China operations for China Iowa Group (L) and R.W. Nelson, founder of Kemin Industries, discuss the trade relations with China at the Kemin Industry's offices in Des Moines, Iowa February 9, 2012. A number of Iowa agricultural players are fast becoming well-versed... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 3 days ago

    Li Zhao, President of China operations for China Iowa Group (L) and R.W. Nelson, founder of Kemin Industries, discuss the trade relations with China at the Kemin Industry's offices in Des Moines, Iowa February 9, 2012. A number of Iowa agricultural players are fast becoming well-versed...

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  25. DES MOINES, IA - FEBRUARY 15: In this handout provided by the Iowa Governor's Office, Vice President Xi Jinping of the People's Republic of China and Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad raise their glasses in a toast at a State Dinner at the state Capitol in February 15, 2012 in Des Moines, Iowa,... Getty Images logo Getty Images 13 hours ago

    DES MOINES, IA - FEBRUARY 15: In this handout provided by the Iowa Governor's Office, Vice President Xi Jinping of the People's Republic of China and Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad raise their glasses in a toast at a State Dinner at the state Capitol in February 15, 2012 in Des Moines, Iowa,...

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  1. It’s the best book that’s ever been written, and you’re going to love it. You’re going to want to make sure you give it to all your friends and buy it for Christmas and make sure that every person in Iowa has it.
    – Des Moines, IA SOURCE: Des Moines Register 2 months ago
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