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Water utility launches first phase of lead service line replacement program

Des Moines Water Works has launched a program to replace about 1,000 residential lead water service lines in the city of Des Moines, focusing the first phase of the effort on homes in a portion …

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Get to know Amy Kahler, the new leader at Des Moines Water Works

Amy Kahler said she knew the time was right to pursue the CEO job at Des Moines Water Works when it was announced her predecessor, Ted Corrigan, was retiring. Corrigan stepped down on July 18, …

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New crisis management practice at Dickinson Bradshaw

Des Moines-based law firm Dickinson Bradshaw has announced the formation of a new crisis management practice to assist organizations facing negative publicity, disastrous events or corporate emergencies. The practice is made up of nine attorneys …

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Local engagement draws Woodard to ISAC

A notable policy leader has stepped into a role that will call on her expertise, experience and love for Iowa.

Andrea Woodard joined the Iowa State Association of Counties as executive director in August 2024. …

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Joe Mitchell appointed HUD regional administrator

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Iowa native Joe Mitchell has been appointed regional administrator for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Great Plain Region, or Region VII. Mitchell, 28, served two terms in the Iowa House …

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CIWW beginning phased lift of lawn watering ban Tuesday

Central Iowa Water Works’ technical committee has voted to lift the ban for residential lawn watering, starting July 22. To manage demand, lawn watering must be conducted on an  even/odd lawn watering schedule.

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State summer food program feeds kids, but not as many as the federal program, advocates say

Gov. Kim Reynolds’ Healthy Kids Iowa program funds summer meals for kids, but does not go as far as Summer EBT, a federal program, food security advocates said.

“Summer EBT would have assisted 245,000 kids across the …

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City of Des Moines opens RFP process for historic Argonne Armory Building

The city of Des Moines is now accepting proposals for the renovation and reuse of the historic Argonne Armory building, located at 602 Robert D. Ray Drive. The city said it would issue the RFP …

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WDM Human Services launches new free workforce development program

West Des Moines Human Services has announced the launch of a new workforce development program designed to prepare individuals for high-demand careers as data center technicians. The 15-week training program offers free training and tuition, …

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Federal tax law changes shift nonprofit landscape

Nonprofit leaders are working to decipher tax policy changes included in the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” and how it will change the way they fundraise.

In some ways, the new law could severely limit …