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Reynolds joining other GOP governors at U.S.-Mexico border

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds will join nine other Republican governors Wednesday in visiting the Texas-Mexico border and holding a news conference to discuss what they term a “border crisis” and the Biden administration’s …

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Jaffray stepping down as United Fire Group CFO

Corridor Business Journal: Dawn Jaffray has announced her resignation as executive vice president and chief financial officer of United Fire Group. Officials at the Cedar Rapids insurance company confirmed the announcement Monday. Jaffray’s departure is effective …

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Electrical substation in middle of redevelopment area ‘a concern visually’

An electrical substation owned by MidAmerican Energy Co. is directly east of the site on which a new multiuse stadium is planned. Officials are discussing how to make the substation “look better than it does.” …

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Republicans in Iowa Legislature reject first redistricting maps

Cedar Rapids Gazette: The first set of proposed new political maps was rejected today during a key moment in Iowa’s decennial redistricting process. Iowa Senate Republicans all voted to reject the first set of proposed maps …

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Applications open for 2022 Community Connect program

The Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute announced that it is currently accepting applications for the 2022 Community Connect program, which begins in February. The Community Connect program aims to inspire participants and teach them that leveraging …

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Ronald McDonald House announces Annual Fall Gala co-chairs

MercyOne Children’s Hospital Vice President Daniel Fink and Blank Children’s Hospital President and CEO Dr. Steve Stephenson will co-chair the 22nd Annual Fall Gala event, which will be held Nov. 6 at the Meadows Events …

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Iowa’s GDP grows 7.7%, among strongest Q2 performances in the country

Iowa’s gross domestic product grew 7.7% in the second quarter, the eighth-highest ranking in the country as the state and the nation continue their recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.

According to the report from the …

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ States and cities slow to spend federal pandemic money

The American Rescue Plan, passed in March, allotted $350 billion to be divided among local and state governments, and this Associated Press article reports many are still working on what to do with their share. And there’s …

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Des Moines narrows proposed wildlife feeding ban

Axios Des Moines: A proposed wildlife feeding ban in Des Moines now only includes waterfowl and deer after the City Council reversed course on a far more expansive plan Monday night. Squirrels, feral cats, raccoons and …

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SNAP program benefits increase in October after federal review

Radio Iowa: Thousands of Iowans who receive benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will see a boost in those benefits this month. “It will vary according to the benefits that a family or an …