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Event honoring Waukee’s Peard planned

A celebration honoring Bill Peard’s 22 years of public service in Waukee will be held at 5 p.m. Dec. 19 at Holmes Murphy, 2727 Grand Prairie Parkway in Waukee. A program featuring several speakers begins …

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Waukee homeowners now allowed to have chickens

The Waukee City Council recently approved an ordinance that allows Waukee homeowners to have up to six female chickens for noncommercial use. Roosters are not allowed. The hens must be kept in an enclosed area, …

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Application period opens for state Supreme Court vacancy

The State Judicial Nominating Commission, which is responsible for selecting nominees for appointment to the Iowa Supreme Court, announced today it will begin accepting applications for the vacancy on the court that occurred when Chief Justice Mark …

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Ahlers appointed to Court of Appeals

Gov. Kim Reynolds has appointed Judge Paul Ahlers to the nine-member Iowa Court of Appeals. Ahlers, of Fort Dodge, is a district associate judge in Judicial Election District 2B. His experience includes stints with firms …

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Waukee department moves to new location

Waukee’s Development Services Department has relocated to 204 W. Hickman Road in a building immediately south of City Hall. Services provided by the department include building inspections, building permit review and issuance, code enforcement, and …

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All 19 state-licensed casinos now have sports gambling licenses

Radio Iowa: All 19 state-licensed casinos now have a sports gambling licenses. Racing and Gaming Administrator Brian Ohorilko said commissioners approved a license for the Casino Queen Marquette at their meeting last week. “Marquette has not …

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Sioux City Council votes to repeal ban on pit bulls

Sioux City Journal: Sioux City Council members voted Monday to overturn a controversial 11-year-old ban on pit bulls within city limits. The repeal of the ban becomes effective on Saturday. The ban, which was sponsored …

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Iowa farmers snag $767 million so far in Trump’s 2019 bailout, the most nationally

Des Moines Register: With $767 million in payments, Iowa farmers are the biggest beneficiaries so far of President Donald Trump’s second bailout package for U.S. growers, meant to offset damage from ongoing trade disputes with China …

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West Des Moines City Council meetings move to school district building

Three upcoming West Des Moines City Council meetings will be held at the school district’s Learning Resource Center at 3550 Mills Civic Parkway while construction is underway at City Hall. The relocated council meetings will …

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Des Moines’ parking system expected to generate $10.8 million in revenue

The city of Des Moines operates six parking garages with a total of 5,864 parking spaces, as well as 3,391 parking meters — which together are expected to generate more than $10.8 million in revenue …