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WDM hires Thole as city’s human resources director

The city of West Des Moines has hired former public school administrator Megan Thole as its next director of human resources. Thole will start in the position Dec. 9, according to a news release from …

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Johnston Economic Development Corp. board votes to dissolve organization

The Johnston Economic Development Corp. (JEDCO) announced today that it has started the legal process of dissolving as an organization.

Board members for the public-private economic development partnership with the city of Johnston voted unanimously …

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Wagoner named Indianola’s deputy city manager

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The city of Indianola has named Wade Wagoner its new deputy city manager – chief of development and operations, effective Dec. 12. He succeeds Charlie Dissell, who accepted an assistant city manager role …

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Iowa Department of Revenue announces next phase of online services updates

The Iowa Department of Revenue has launched new capabilities to the state’s integrated tax and licensing system and customer-facing portal, GovConnectIowa. The efforts aim to better serve Iowa’s people, governments and businesses and streamline numerous …

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How much did it cost EMC to put its name on Iowa Events Center’s exhibit hall?

The exhibition hall and meeting rooms at the Iowa Events Center will be known as the EMC Expo Center beginning Jan. 1. The Polk County Board of Supervisors today awarded the naming rights of the…
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Branstad to retire as World Food Prize president

Terry Branstad, who has spent more than a half-century in public service, will retire as president of the World Food Prize Foundation on Jan. 31 after serving in the role for two years.

In making …

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Indianola city manager accepts job in Utah

Ben Reeves, Indianola’s city manager since May 2022, has been named city manager of Eagle Mountain, Utah’s third-fastest growing community with 65,000-plus residents. Reeves’ last day in Indianola will be Dec. 27, Indianola announced in …

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Iowa League of Cities names new government affairs director

The Iowa League of Cities has announced Chelsea Hoye as its new director of government affairs. Hoye most recently worked at Advocacy Strategies, a multiclient firm based in West Des Moines providing legislative analysis and …

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What Trump’s return to White House could mean for U.S., global economy

Republican and former President Donald Trump’s win over Democrat and sitting Vice President Kamala Harris declared early this morning will have immediate and long-term implications for the U.S. and global economies.

As of publication, Trump had …

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Iowa awarded $24 million federal grant for statewide literacy initiatives

Gov. Kim Reynolds’ administration recently announced it has been awarded a $24 million, multiyear grant from the U.S. Department of Education to advance literacy programs statewide. According to a news release, the Iowa Department of …