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4 community colleges receive $4 million in grants for career academy programs

The Iowa Department of Education awarded four Iowa community colleges nearly $4 million in grants through the ninth round of the state’s Career Academy Incentive Fund program. Northwest Iowa Community College, Southwestern Community College and …

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Special election on Waukee gas utility to be held Tuesday

Voters in Waukee will decide Tuesday whether the city should continue to operate a gas utility. In recent years, city officials have heard complaints from residents about high gas bills, especially in comparison with neighboring …

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Bankers group releases year-end results

Iowa banks reported increases in loans and deposits in 2024, signs of the banking industry’s strength and ability to withstand economic uncertainty and interest rate risk, the Iowa Bankers Association said in a news release.…

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Special census in Grimes on hold

The federal hiring freeze has put a special census planned in Grimes on hold, according to city officials. The special census would have provided the rapidly growing Grimes an updated population count, which could have …

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Clive City Council member to resign

The city of Clive has announced Srikant Mikkilineni plans to step down from the Clive City Council, effective April 11, due to a professional obligation that will require his family to relocate outside of Clive. …

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Ankeny council approves data center development agreement

The area highlighted by yellow is the location of a proposed data center on the far southeast side of Ankeny, just north of Interstate 80. The Ankeny City Council voted Monday to approve a development…
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Casey’s partners with Feeding America for round-up fundraiser

Casey’s is partnering with Feeding America to support food banks by collecting register roundups and online donations. The proceeds will go to 60 Feeding America partner food banks in Casey’s communities, and the campaign will …

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Iowa Interfaith Power & Light rebrands

Iowa Interfaith Power & Light is rebranding to Iowa Faith & Climate Network. The statewide nonprofit, founded in 2006, aims to mobilize people of diverse faith and spirituality on climate action, a news release said. …

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Des Moines to host 2025 National Speech & Debate Tournament

Des Moines has been selected to host the 2025 National Speech & Debate Tournament for the second year in a row. The National Speech & Debate Association (NSDA), headquartered in West Des Moines, is celebrating …

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What they’re checking out: Week of Feb. 28

As an ongoing feature, staff members at the Des Moines Public Library will recommend a business-related book to add to your reading list. Find this and more books like it at any of the Des …