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Morning anchor & storyteller at KCCI-TV, covering Des Moines and central Iowa. Links and retweets don't necessarily mean I agree with them.
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How rural families lost their land, way of life during 1980s farm crisis

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By Eric Hanson Verified
| WCVB-TV (Boston, MA) Verified
On the farm, land is everything. Best dirt in the world. Brian Sampson's land has been in the family for generations. My great, great grandfather in 1870 homesteaded that farm, the same soil passed down with lessons. My dad passed it down to me, and he went through trials and hardships. Especially the 1980s when interest rates shot up triggering *** farm crisis. All of these farmers who had adjustable rate mortgages suddenly discovered that they might have *** mortgage rate that was as high as 24%.
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Terry Branstad revisits his Iowa hometown in a journey filled with memories

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By Eric Hanson Verified
| KCCI-TV (Des Moines, IA) Verified
Terry Branstad, the longest-serving governor in U.S. history, embarked on a personal journey back to his northern Iowa hometown, revisiting his roots and reliving decades of memories. "This ought to be a ride for the ages," Branstad said as he and his friends prepared for the trip. The wheelchair-accessible bus was packed with snacks and excitement, carrying Branstad and his companions northbound at 9 a.m. on an early summer morning.
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Full This Is Iowa special celebrating America at 250

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By Eric Hanson Verified
| KCCI-TV (Des Moines, IA) Verified
America is celebrating 250 years - and our latest This Is Iowa special is focused on our shared history.
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