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May 5: Make-A-Wish Iowa’s Des Moines Gala

Host: Make-A-Wish Iowa
About: The Des Moines Area Committee for Make-A-Wish Iowa would like to invite you to the 26th Annual Des Moines Gala — An Evening in Paris. Join for an evening of entertainment …

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‘Good shot’ at legalized sports betting in Iowa getting a yes vote this year, lawmaker says

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Sports betting has “a very good shot” of being legalized in Iowa this year, a key state lawmaker says. An unsuccessful attempt last year to pass legislation that would legalize sports betting in …

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Iowa Supreme Court again sides with Cedar Rapids on speed cameras

Cedar Rapids Gazette: While many view Cedar Rapids’ automated traffic cameras as unforgiving speed traps that deprive citizens the chance to plead their case to a live ticket-writing officer, the program does not violate motorists’ due …

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Anderson elected chairman of Automotive Trade Association Executives

Bruce Anderson, president of the Iowa Automobile Dealers Association, was elected chairman of the Automotive Trade Association Executives. The association represents more than 100 state and metro new car and commercial truck dealer associations in the U.S. …

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YLI shifts back to Leadership Institute

The Youth Leadership Initiative will become a program of the Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute beginning with the 2019-20 class, shifting over from the Greater Des Moines Partnership. YLI works with high school sophomores and …

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IEDA board takes second look at Sammons expansion, approves $4M in incentives

Sammons Financial Group and its subsidiaries will receive $3.8 million for a $65 million construction project that could add 125 jobs to its West Des Moines workforce of about 500 people. The Iowa Economic Development …

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July 13: 65 Roses Gala

Host: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
About: From the moment you step in the door you will be taken away by the industrial influences and historic charm of the venue and the stunning 65 Roses centerpieces created …

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Extending sales tax for Iowa schools gathers speed

Quad-City Times: After being stalled in legislative traffic in recent years, a 21-year extension of a one-penny sales tax projected to bring more than a $16 billion investment in school infrastructure improvements and property tax relief …

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Mayors of Waterloo, Iowa City, Des Moines attend national conference in D.C.

Three Iowa mayors are in Washington, D.C., for the 87th annual U.S. Conference of Mayors, reports Radio Iowa. More than 250 mayors are attending the three-day conference, some of whom voiced concerns for furloughed federal employees …

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China cuts imports of U.S. pork in half

Reuters reports that China’s imports of pork from the United States dropped by more than half in 2018, U.S. customs data show. China bought 263,000 metric tons after placing tariffs on the meat in response to …