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Cedar Rapids development site is ‘mega’

Big Cedar Industrial Park, 1,391 acres developed by Alliant Energy in Cedar Rapids, has been certified by the Iowa Economic Development Authority as a “mega site,” the first property to receive the designation under the …

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IPERS reports improvement in funded ratio

The Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement System today released its fiscal 2018 funded ratio, which has risen to 82.4 percent. A funded ratio of 80 percent or greater is considered financially healthy by industry standards, IPERS …

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Two judges appointed to western Iowa court district

Margaret Reyes and Craig Dreismeier have been appointed district judges in the 4th Judicial District, according to a release from the office of Gov. Kim Reynolds. Reyes, of Pacific Junction, received her undergraduate and law …

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Polk County will provide free financial counseling for residents

Polk County and the national Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund will receive funding and technical support for financial literacy programming for county residents, according to a release. Polk County is among 18 local governments across …

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Clive library to close Nov. 1-8

The Clive Public Library will be closed Nov. 1-8 for remodeling. New entry flooring will be added and the front desk will be reconfigured. The staff will answer calls from 9 to 5 p.m. on …

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Opening things up

There have been a rash of openings in recent weeks in Greater Des Moines, with more to come.

Norwalk has what some might call an embarrassment of groundbreakings. Over one week beginning Oct. 23 officials…
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Iowa Finance Authority receives national recognition

The Iowa Finance Authority has received three national awards for excellence in marketing and asset management from the National Council of State Housing Agencies, according to a release. The NCSHA awards program mission is to …

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$5M gains MidAmerican Energy naming rights to West Des Moines rec complex

A $30 million hockey and soccer complex planned for West Des Moines will be named the MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex as a result of the company’s $5 million commitment to support the facility.

West Des …

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State revenue forecast up 4.9% this year, but only 1.7% for FY 20

Des Moines Register: State government revenue in Iowa is forecast to rise by 4.9 percent for the current fiscal year, but it’s projected to rise by only 1.7 percent the following year, which Democrats warn could …

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DOT auctions surplus equipment

Looking for some more-than-slightly-used equipment for your business, or maybe home? The Iowa Department of Transportation is selling surplus equipment beginning at 9 a.m. Oct. 20 at its Ames headquarters. The “as is” items with …