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Patience not a virtue in the Midwest

Here in the sleepy Midwest we want service, pronto, when calling businesses, according to a survey of 2,234 consumers by PH Media Group, which says in a release that it is an audio branding specialist. …

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Labor Department grant to assess newly unemployed Iowans

Iowa Workforce Development will receive $957,875 as part of a total $88 million in annual grants from the U.S. Labor Department. The money is targeted toward providing re-employment and eligibility assessments for the newly unemployed, …

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Part of Raccoon River Park reopens

Raccoon River Park in West Des Moines reopened at 7 a.m. today after flooding eased, but the dog park and some other facilities still are closed for cleanup. The park will host the July 4 …

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U.S. high court blocks EPA mercury rule over costs

The U.S. Supreme Court threw out the Obama administration’s limits on mercury emissions from coal-fired power plants, ruling 5-4 that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency should have considered costs before deciding if the rules were …

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Food trucks, live music planned at inaugural downtown event

If you’ve waited for the perfect time to try the food truck fare located throughout downtown Des Moines, wait no longer. The Downtown Community Alliance announced today that it will hold the inaugural Out to …

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A little more income for the 99 percent

The 99 percent who aren’t counted among the nation’s top income bracket finally experienced some income growth last year, according to analysis conducted by a professor at the University of California in Berkeley,CNNMoney reported.

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Pending home sales hit highest mark in May since April 2006

Contracts to buy homes rose in May to their highest level in more than nine years, according to the National Association of Realtors, MarketWatch reported. The pending home sales index rose 0.9 percent last month after a …

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Holiday update: Some state parks, facilities closed

Central Iowa flooding has put a crimp in pre-Fourth of July fun at some state parks. Walnut Woods State Park in West Des Moines remained closed Monday morning as the staff assessed flood damage. Canyon …

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Johnston provides update on new high school project

Construction on the new Johnston High School continues to be on schedule and on budget, school district officials said today. The $81 million project, expected to be completed in April 2017, will provide 345,000 square …

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Des Moines asks for help cleaning Gray’s Lake

The flood left a big mess at Gray’s Lake, right before the July 4 holiday. The city of Des Moines is seeking volunteers help clean the popular recreation area so it can be reopened. Volunteers …