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Cultural Affairs awards historic preservation grants

The Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs today announced it has awarded $595,922 to 27 historic preservation and country school projects in 22 communities across the state. In Greater Des Moines, the Des Moines Art Center …

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Vehicle sales were sluggish through May

Sales of new vehicles in Iowa dropped 1.6 percent over a 12-month period that ended in May, though total sales of 144,818 were well above the low of 98,618 from December 2009, near the end …

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CMS projects 5.8 percent annual health spending increases

New estimates released from the Office of the Actuary at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services project an average rate of national health spending growth of 5.8 percent for 2015-25, exceeding the expected average …

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Ash borer found in Missouri Valley

The ash-tree-killing emerald ash borer has been confirmed in Missouri Valley, the state reported. The beetle, which eats its way through ash trees’ food supplies, now has been confirmed in 35 Iowa counties. The invasive species from …

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Leadership group seeking nonprofit project proposals

The Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute is seeking proposals from nonprofit organizations for a class project for its current leadership class. The project provides leadership development opportunities while helping nonprofits address critical needs. Up to …

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Sept. 29: GDM Habitat’s 2016 Key Awards

Host: Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity About: The Key Awards honor Habitat partners’ outstanding efforts in building homes, communities and hope. The event honors businesses, organizations and individuals whose contributions have made a significant…
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These are the 10 most ‘successful’ Iowa cities

Des Moines Register: Iowa is a pretty good place to live. After all, we have countless lists reminding us of just that. But one list attempts to go even further and ranks the top 10 “most …

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Weigh in on recommendations for model building codes

The executive committee of the Central Iowa Code Consortium, which was created by Capital Crossroads to search for areas of conformity in local building codes, will host two more meetings for the public and government…
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Wells Fargo seeks community development grant applications

Wells Fargo is currently accepting grant requests for community development-related organizations and projects. The deadline is July 15 for grant requests that: create and sustain affordable housing for low- and moderate-income individuals; promote economic development …

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Soybean association antes up $150K to fight Water Works lawsuit

The Iowa Soybean Association board has voted to add $150,000 to the $65,000 it previously provided three counties sued by Des Moines Water Works over nitrate pollution. Sac, Buena Vista and Calhoun counties contend they are …

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