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Hamburg small business owners face uphill struggle after Western Iowa flooding

With mud caking the floors and mold growing on the ceilings, the Hamburg Inn motel is deserted, and its owners say it could cost up to $1 million to build anew, reports Iowa Public Radio. Small …

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Video: We asked: What is one real estate trend you are watching in 2019?

The local economy is continuing to hum, major projects are being built and new opportunities are sprouting up all over Greater Des Moines — as are new challenges. Thursday’s forum featured some of the region’s…
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Wet fields delaying some planting in Iowa, Nebraska

Associated Press: Late-winter moisture, flooding and low temperatures have kept many farmers out of their fields and delayed the planting of corn and other crops in Nebraska and parts of Iowa, officials said. Just 4% of …

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Report: Higher education attainment rates provide social, economic benefits

Higher education attainment rates are good for Iowans and for the state as a whole, according to a report released today by Iowa College Aid.

“We found clear correlations between a more highly educated citizenry …

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Americans’ confidence level in comfortable retirement at record level

Retirees and workers are both more confident about their ability to live comfortably throughout retirement, according to the 29th Retirement Confidence Survey released by the Employee Benefit Research Institute, ThinkAdvisor reported. 

Eighty-two percent of retirees are …

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Grassley: Retirement system hasn’t kept pace with economy

Efforts to expand smaller employers’ access to retirement plans are gaining some traction in Congress, according to Sen. Chuck Grassley. 

Grassley, Iowa’s senior senator and chair of the Senate Finance Committee, was the concluding speaker …

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Bill limiting property tax hikes clears Iowa Legislature

KCCI-TV: The Iowa Legislature has approved a property tax bill that forces counties and cities to publicize and pass by a two-thirds vote any property tax increase over 2%. The bill was touted by Republican Sen. …

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New fundraising rules proposed for construction at UI, ISU, UNI

Radio Iowa: Republican lawmakers are setting new financing requirements for construction on the public university campuses in Ames, Cedar Falls and Iowa City. Under the plan, officials at the University of Iowa and Iowa State University …

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KCCI wins three regional Murrow awards

KCCI has received three Edward R. Murrow awards from the Midwest region of the Radio Television and Digital News Association, including recognition for Overall Excellence. The Murrow Awards are considered one of the highest honors …

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Junior Achievement raises $80,000 in Stock Market Challenge

Junior Achievement of Central Iowa’s 12th Annual JA Stock Market Challenge raised more than $80,000. The annual event held April 9 was a success due to the support of many supporting organizations, including presenting sponsor Farm …

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