Silicon Valley in Iowa? Why isn't Steve King in the middle of this effort?

[lucas80]

Interesting read about an effort by California Democrat Ro Khanna to bring tech jobs to rural areas. He is spearheading an effort with tech executives, and one of the first projects is in Jefferson, Iowa. The heart of King's 4th District.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/dec/16/ro-khanna-iowa-tech-jobs-initiative

 

[millah_22]

It would be really bad for the area probably. The new jobs wouldn't go to locals, they would be transplants. The new money would raise rents and prices around the area pricing the locals out. They would probably get good tax deals which would leave little going back into the economy.

 

[BubsFinn]

It would be really bad for the area probably. The new jobs wouldn't go to locals, they would be transplants. The new money would raise rents and prices around the area pricing the locals out. They would probably get good tax deals which would leave little going back into the economy.

The locals would benefit by providing services to the transplants. Short term, the grocery stores, restaurants, and everything else would see a major uptick in sales. Long term, it would encourage the next generation of locals to pursue a career in the field, and slow the brain drain that Iowa has been experiencing for decades. A rising tide raises all boats.

 

[lucas80]

It would be really bad for the area probably. The new jobs wouldn't go to locals, they would be transplants. The new money would raise rents and prices around the area pricing the locals out. They would probably get good tax deals which would leave little going back into the economy.

Ever been to Jefferson, Brah? People aren't going to transplant in, and there is lots, and lots of property. It would be really hard to drive prices up. I drove through Jefferson and Carrol three years ago when I decided to take US 30 back from hiking in the Loess Hills. Believe me, it will be a long time before people there bitch about transplants and soaring prices.
Will this work? That is the question. Will this keep enough young rural Iowans at home versus moving to Minneapolis, Omaha, Des Moines, IC/CR/Davenport, Denver…

 

[naturalmwa]

It would be really bad for the area probably. The new jobs wouldn't go to locals, they would be transplants. The new money would raise rents and prices around the area pricing the locals out. They would probably get good tax deals which would leave little going back into the economy.

And they would vote out King.

 

[ANYCHawk]

High tech space jobs coming to Iowa?

IT'S HAPPENING!

 

[millah_22]

Ever been to Jefferson, Brah? People aren't going to transplant in, and there is lots, and lots of property. It would be really hard to drive prices up. I drove through Jefferson and Carrol three years ago when I decided to take US 30 back from hiking in the Loess Hills. Believe me, it will be a long time before people there bitch about transplants and soaring prices.
Will this work? That is the question. Will this keep enough young rural Iowans at home versus moving to Minneapolis, Omaha, Des Moines, IC/CR/Davenport, Denver…

Maybe not Jefferson, but Carroll, Boone, and Ames.

 

[Menace Sockeyes]

And they would vote out King.

THIS! An educated populace of transplants is Steve King's worst nightmare. That and having to figure out the difference between Google and Apple.

 

[naturalmwa]

THIS! An educated populace of transplants is Steve King's worst nightmare. That and having to figure out the difference between Google and Apple.

Liberals should be trying to get a few thousand transplants into small states like Iowa, Wyoming or the Dakotas. Just a few could turn those states blue.

 

[LuciousBDragon]

cornhub.com needs a new HQ

 

[lucas80]

Maybe not Jefferson, but Carroll, Boone, and Ames.

Ames is why Carroll and Jefferson are having problems. At least Boone is close enough to the Ames/Ankeny/Des Moines corridor to be a bedroom community. Carroll can survive as a county seat, regional hub because of it's relative size and services offered. It won't grow, but it can survive. But, towns like Jefferson are just drying up.
Plans like the one Khanna is working on is interesting. And, again, why is a leftist from California doing the hard work while Kim, Chuck, Joni, and Steve make it easier for Big Ag to pollute versus create sustainable, forward looking jobs?

 

[theIowaHawk]

Ames is why Carroll and Jefferson are having problems. At least Boone is close enough to the Ames/Ankeny/Des Moines corridor to be a bedroom community. Carroll can survive as a county seat, regional hub because of it's relative size and services offered. It won't grow, but it can survive. But, towns like Jefferson are just drying up.
Plans like the one Khanna is working on is interesting. And, again, why is a leftist from California doing the hard work while Kim, Chuck, Joni, and Steve make it easier for Big Ag to pollute versus create sustainable, forward looking jobs?

You know this because you drove through on 30?

Weird posts.

 

[gonegolfing]

Liberals should be trying to get a few thousand transplants into small states like Iowa, Wyoming or the Dakotas. Just a few could turn those states blue.

They would hate it here. Most in the state still love the country and believe in the things that built this country. Runs pretty counter to current liberal thought.

 

[Kelsers]

You know this because you drove through on 30?

Weird posts.

Is he wrong?

 

[unIowa]

THIS! An educated populace of transplants is Steve King's worst nightmare. That and having to figure out the difference between Google and Apple.

Liberals should be trying to get a few thousand transplants into small states like Iowa, Wyoming or the Dakotas. Just a few could turn those states blue.

Iowa will turn back blue in 2020 regardless.

 

[naturalmwa]

They would hate it here. Most in the state still love the country and believe in the things that built this country. Runs pretty counter to current liberal thought.

Liberals built this country. We’re taking it back. Run to Russia if you want a conservative paradise.

 

[ChrisVarick]

Carroll, Ia is doing pretty well. I visit once a year for a fantasy football draft and it seems like a nice community. There is a decent amount of money there due to Pella.

The idea of bring jobs to Jefferson is laughable. That place is a dump. There is no way they will draw people there. Des Moines or Iowa City it could be possible.

 

[EvilMonkeyInTheCloset]

The locals would benefit by providing services to the transplants. Short term, the grocery stores, restaurants, and everything else would see a major uptick in sales. Long term, it would encourage the next generation of locals to pursue a career in the field, and slow the brain drain that Iowa has been experiencing for decades. A rising tide raises all boats.

Wut, ppl is not smart enuff 4 u in Iowa?.......

 

[EvilMonkeyInTheCloset]

Carroll, Ia is doing pretty well. I visit once a year for a fantasy football draft and it seems like a nice community. There is a decent amount of money there due to Pella.

The idea of bring jobs to Jefferson is laughable. That place is a dump. There is no way they will draw people there. Des Moines or Iowa City it could be possible.

I would like Keumper to stop doing well in sports. Particularly in basketball.

Seems like a reasonable request.

 

[Saint Louis Attorney]

It’s telling that everyone seems to be assuming that none of the people capable of producing in these jobs are conservatives.

 

[Speedway1]

You know this because you drove through on 30?

Weird posts.

3 years ago!! HaHa

 

[MitchL]

It’s telling that everyone seems to be assuming that none of the people capable of producing in these jobs are conservatives.

Rural Iowa =Kentucky/Oklahoma.

 

[Speedway1]

It would be really bad for the area probably. The new jobs wouldn't go to locals, they would be transplants. The new money would raise rents and prices around the area pricing the locals out. They would probably get good tax deals which would leave little going back into the economy.

Maybe they will spend money at the casino. They can use the cash.

 

[dgordo]

It would be really bad for the area probably. The new jobs wouldn't go to locals, they would be transplants. The new money would raise rents and prices around the area pricing the locals out. They would probably get good tax deals which would leave little going back into the economy.

You were not supposed to share the secret liberal plot to takeover rural America.

 

[millah_22]

You were not supposed to share the secret liberal plot to takeover rural America.

Just sharing what's been happening in Portland and Seattle