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Airport terminal expansion project, infrastructure and Central Iowa Water Trails top Partnership’s Federal Policy Agenda

When the Greater Des Moines Partnership takes its annual DMDC trip this fall, it will be pitching its policy priorities to Iowa’s congressional delegation, but also keeping its ears open to learn more about federal …

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F&G enters funding agreement backed note market with $750M issuance

Des Moines-based life and annuities company F&G announced it has entered the funding agreement backed note market with an initial $750 million note issued by F&G Global Funding, an unaffiliated Delaware trust. The agreement marks …

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After announcing plans to turn to a third-party nonprofit to conduct police de-escalation training nearly a month ago, the Des Moines City Council approved a contract Monday night that solidifies training plans for the Des Moines Police Department valued at about $148,000.

Des Moines Register: Polk County supervisors today chose a new towing company for the sheriff’s office and the county after a series of complaints, including allegations of predatory practices, against the current contract holder. Supervisors Chair …

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Des Moines City Council approves police de-escalation training contract

Des Moines Register: After announcing plans to turn to a third-party nonprofit to conduct police de-escalation training nearly a month ago, the Des Moines City Council approved a contract Monday night that solidifies training plans for …

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Only 12% of Iowa nursing homes meet vaccine standard

Iowa Capital Dispatch: Only 50 of Iowa’s 409 nursing homes are reporting that three-quarters or more of their workers have been vaccinated against COVID-19, newly disclosed records show. That means 88% of Iowa’s nursing homes have …

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Heated Des Moines City Council meeting leads to one arrest

Des Moines Register: For the second meeting in a row, members of Des Moines City Council and community organizers butted heads at an in-person city council meeting, this time resulting in one of the city’s residents …

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Registration open for NCMIC’s Battle of the ‘Burbs

After its postponement in 2020, NCMIC’s Battle of the ‘Burbs run is back this year, the company announced. This year’s race, expected to be the largest yet, will be held Aug. 7 beginning at 9 …

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Restaurant group seeks nominations for hospitality awards

The Iowa Restaurant Association is accepting nominations for its 40 Women to Watch in Hospitality Award. The award, in its third year, recognizes women in Iowa’s hospitality industry for their creativity, leadership and contributions. Nominations …

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Iowa’s GDP grows 5.2% in Q1 behind gains in manufacturing and agriculture

Iowa’s gross domestic product grew by 5.2% in the first quarter of 2021, a slower rate of growth than previous quarters as the nation continues to pull itself out of the coronavirus pandemic.

According to …

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Dose Steelworks to expand to Story City

Dose Steelworks, which makes Headhunter brand trailers, corn reels and rock boxes for farmers, has announced plans to expand to Story City. According to a news release, the company will adapt a 100,000-square-foot building for …