Archive for October 2016
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On The Move: Week of Oct. 17
DNR asks for air-quality meeting items
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has long held meetings to give stakeholders a chance to learn about coming air quality rules and to give their input. The next Air Quality Client Contact Meeting …
Read MoreState sets standard deductions, interest rate for overdue taxes
The Iowa Department of Revenue set the 2017 interest rate for overdue taxes and refunds at 5 percent. The monthly interest rate will be 0.4 percent. The annual interest rate is based on the …
Read MoreIowa’s employment rate stays at 4.2 percent
Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained at 4.2 percent in September. The state’s jobless rate was 3.6 percent one year ago. The U.S. unemployment rate increased slightly to 5 percent in September. “Due to …
Read MoreEnergy Control Technologies approved for planned expansion in Urbandale
The Iowa Economic Development Authority board has approved a request by Energy Control Technologies, which provides software for the control of compressors, steam and gas turbines and centrifuges, for $37,500 in financial assistance for …
Read MoreDes Moines comprehensive plan receives state and national recognition
The city of Des Moines’ Plan DSM: Creating Our Tomorrow is the 2016 recipient of the Iowa chapter of the American Planning Association’s Daniel Burnham Award for a Comprehensive Plan. The Burnham Award is …
Read MoreEdwards among recipients of tourism awards
Tour highlights affordable housing, access to food
More than 50 people joined Polk County Housing Trust Fund’s bus tour this morning to discuss affordable housing and access to food. The featured organization was the Partnership for a Hunger-Free Polk County — …
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