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Common Sense Institute Iowa names Lisa Feuerbach executive director

Nonpartisan think tank Common Sense Institute Iowa has named Lisa Feuerbach as its executive director. Feuerbach, an Iowa native and former chief U.S. probation officer in the Northern District of Iowa, will officially begin her …

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MPO asks for public feedback in long-range, 2050 transportation plan

The Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization has opened the public comment and feedback period for its 25-year transportation plan, “Mobilizing Tomorrow.” The MPO updates the plan every five years to address changing transportation needs …

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Johnston ranks in top 10% nationwide in survey on community services

The city of Johnston is the recipient of a “Leading the Way Award” from ETC Institute, according to a news release. The honor recognizes local government achievements in delivering services to residents; recipients rank in …

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Iowa Healthiest State Initiative’s Obesity Roundtable outlines employers’ ‘tremendous role’ in tackling obesity

Sarah Wells Kocsis, a director on the public health team at the Milken Institute, shared during Iowa Healthiest State Initiative’s second Obesity Roundtable on Sept. 17 that employers have a “tremendous role” in fighting obesity.…

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Des Moines receives $13 million for street safety improvements

A $13 million Safe Streets and Roads for All grant has been awarded to the city of Des Moines by the U.S. Department of Transportation, according to a news release. Des Moines, which was one …

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Unemployment insurance rates to remain at lowest level for 2025

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Thursday that the schedule of unemployment insurance rates used to tax Iowa employers will remain at the lowest level allowed by law for the third consecutive year. Iowa law requires …

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Gregg named Iowa Bankers Association president and CEO, steps down as lieutenant governor

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Former Iowa Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg will succeed John Sorensen as president and CEO of the Iowa Bankers Association, the organization said Tuesday.

The announcement of Gregg’s appointment to run the state’s industry …

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Grants connect schools with local fresh food

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is providing $2,000 grants for schools to buy fresh food from local farmers, according to a news release. The grants will go to 137 school districts and …

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New name, new contest announced for Iowa education-savings program

College Savings Iowa is now ISave 529, says the state treasurer’s office, which operates the state’s 529 plan program. A 529 plan is a type of investment account used to save for tuition, room and …

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Urbandale City Manager AJ Johnson announces retirement

Urbandale City Manager AJ Johnson has announced he will retire at the end of the year after serving in the role for 15 years. The city has started recruitment efforts for Urbandale’s next city manager.…