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Published on 7/14/2009 in the Prospect News Municipals Daily.

New Issue: Iowa sells $602.38 million I-Jobs Program bonds with 1.2%-6.8% yields

By Sheri Kasprzak

New York, July 14 - The state of Iowa priced $602.375 million in series 2009 I-Jobs Program special obligation bonds (Aa3/AA/) on Tuesday, said a sellside source connected to the deal.

The sale included $387.445 million in series 2009A tax-exempt bonds and $214.93 million in series 2009B Build America Bonds

The 2009A bonds are due 2011 to 2029 with coupons from 4% to 5% and yields from 1.2% to 4.64%. The 2009B bonds are due 2034 with a 6.75% coupon to yield 6.8%.

Barclays Capital Inc. was the senior manager.

Proceeds will be used to fund the I-Jobs Program, which invests in the state's infrastructure.

Issuer:Iowa
Issue:Series 2009 I-Jobs Program special obligation bonds
Amount:$602.375 million
Type:Negotiated
Underwriter:Barclays Capital Inc.
Maturities:2011 to 2029 (for 2009A); 2034 (for 2009B)
Coupons:4% to 5% (for 2009A); 6.75% (for 2009B)
Yields:1.2% to 4.64% (for 2009A); 6.8% (for 2009B)
Ratings:Moody's: Aa3
Standard & Poor's: AA
Pricing date:July 14

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