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Grassley and Vilsack together in D.C., touting trade pact

Radio Iowa: Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley and former Iowa Gov. Tom Vilsack, a Democrat, joined forces Tuesday in the nation’s Capitol — making the case for ratification of the USMCA, which would replace the North American …

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Reynolds appoints new chief information officer

Gov. Kim Reynolds has appointed Annette Dunn as chief information officer for the state, effective Aug. 5. Previously, Dunn served as information technology division director for the Iowa Department of Transportation, which she was appointed to in …

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Marsh & McLennan reports mixed second-quarter results

Marsh & McLennan Cos. Inc. reported higher revenue but lower profit in the second quarter of the year, following completion of its $5.6 billion acquisition of Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group PLC, Business Insurance reported. The New York-based …

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Des Moines’ 2020 class invited to BIG Dream Gathering

Students who will graduate from Des Moines Public Schools in 2020, along with their families, are invited to the BIG Dream Gathering on Aug. 12 at the Iowa Events Center. The free event is an …

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Associated Builders and Contractors has two new board members

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Iowa sports betting gets final approval; wagering begins Aug. 15

Des Moines Register: The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission approved the final rules for the state’s initial run at sports betting at a special meeting today in West Des Moines. As of Aug. 15 at noon, …

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IWD investigates trucking company’s closure

Iowa Workforce Development is investigating Lakeville Motor Express Trucking after the company closed its doors without issuing a notice to workers that is required by state law, the agency said. IWD also is encouraging laid-off workers …

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Judge grants injunction against Quad Cities telemarketing operations

A Polk County judge has shut down several Quad Cities-based advertising companies that are accused of defrauding small businesses across the country, Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller announced. District Judge Robert Hansen granted a temporary …

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Roth retires from contract negotiation firm Seprio

Randy Roth, president of West Des Moines-based contract negotiation firm Seprio LLC, is retiring effective July 31. Roth founded the firm, formerly known as Corporate Contracts, in 2002, and has built a national niche in …

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Local option sales tax vote set for Aug. 6 in 5 Polk County cities

Polk County voters in five communities on Aug. 6 will decide whether to implement a 1-cent sales tax, which provides cities with another source of revenue in addition to property taxes.

In March, voters in …