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Deadline set for defrauded investor claims in precious metals case

Iowa Insurance Commissioner Doug Ommen announced that Iowa investors who were defrauded by Metals.com, Tower Equity, Chase Metals or Barrick Capital have until April 30 to file a claim with the court-appointed receiver to try …

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FTC: Iowans lost more than $17M to fraud in 2020

The Federal Trade Commission received more than 12,000 fraud reports from consumers in Iowa in 2020, according to newly released data. Iowa consumers reported losing a total of $17,145,701 to fraud, with a median loss …

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Changes coming to China’s patent law could help Iowa companies

We writers and editors at the Business Record tuck away potential good reads like squirrels in the fall, and occasionally some remain buried until spring. Here’s one from January that I dug up from our …

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Hart pushes election challenge while some House Democrats balk at overturning race

Cedar Rapids Gazette: While moderate and vulnerable U.S. House Democrats express reservations over the prospect of reversing a state-certified election, Democrat Rita Hart’s campaign has renewed its call for all lawful ballots to be counted as …

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Two businesswomen running for Cedar Rapids mayor

Women Lead Change CEO Tiffany O’Donnell and Amara Andrews, head of business development and communications for the transportation division at TrueNorth Cos., have announced that they’re running to unseat incumbent Cedar Rapids Mayor Brad Hart in the Nov. …

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Juneteenth becomes holiday for Des Moines city workers

Juneteenth, which recognizes the freeing of slaves in the United States, will be a paid holiday for Des Moines city employees beginning this year. The addition of the paid holiday was included in employee contracts …

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Iowa allocates $15 million to broadband programs

Corridor Business Journal: The state of Iowa has awarded 14 broadband providers with $15.5 million in Empower Rural Iowa broadband grants made possible through Gov. Kim Reynolds’ allocation of federal CARES funding. These grants will affect …

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Iowa Senate passes bill eliminating inheritance tax, phasing income tax cuts in sooner

Des Moines Register: The Iowa Senate has unanimously passed legislation to scrap the state’s inheritance tax and to phase in planned income tax cuts more quickly, advancing one of Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds’ key legislative priorities. …

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Iowa House passes bill allowing Iowans to carry, buy guns without permits

Des Moines Register: The Iowa House has passed a bill allowing Iowans to carry and purchase firearms without a permit, sending the measure to the Senate for consideration. It’s the first time that a full chamber …

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CPA group says IRS filing and payment extension doesn’t go far enough

The one-month extension of the federal income tax filing and payment deadline for some taxpayers does not go far enough to help small business owners who most need the relief, says the American Institute of …