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Gov. Reynolds in Condition speech: Stop sexual harassment, find long-term water quality solutions

Gov. Kim Reynolds took time in her first Condition of the State address today to say that sexual harassment “must stop.” 

“Throughout history, sexual harassment has been a stain on our culture, a destructive force …

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Gov. Reynolds in Condition speech: Stop sexual harassment, find long-term water quality solutions

Gov. Kim Reynolds took time in her first Condition of the State address today to say that sexual harassment “must stop.” 

“Throughout history, sexual harassment has been a stain on our culture, a destructive force …

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Retirement reception set for Clive’s Henderson

The city of Clive and the Clive Chamber of Commerce will host a retirement reception for Dennis Henderson, who will retire as city manager Jan. 19 after 22 years with the city. The reception will …

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Feb. 21: Annual Meeting

Host: Taxpayers Association of Central Iowa
About: Got questions about the March 6 special election on the local option sales tax? Our panel of local officials will answer all your questions and help you navigate …

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Legislature opens; things to know

This year’s session of the Iowa Legislature gaveled in at 10 a.m today. The first week is often full of pomp and organizational work, but there are a few things to keep in mind. 

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Republicans vow ‘chapter 2’ of conservative agenda for Iowa

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Majority Republicans return today to the Statehouse ready to deliver “chapter two” of a conservative agenda that Senate leader Bill Dix said would “change Iowa for the best” by creating an environment with …

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Miller: Eliminate fees on freezing credit reports

Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller is proposing legislation to eliminate fees most Iowa consumers pay to freeze unauthorized access to their credit reports. He also wants to end the fees — currently the highest in …

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Legislature opens Monday; business groups prepared

The Iowa Legislature reconvenes Monday. For business groups, that means renewed hope of legislation addressing tax cuts, long-term funding for water quality issues, workforce attraction and retention, development incentives, and other issues.

Here are links …

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Miller and other AGs reach settlement with mortgage company

Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller and attorneys general from 48 other states plus the District of Columbia, and more than 40 state mortgage regulators, have reached a $45 million settlement with New Jersey-based mortgage lender …

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Johnston reports a year of ‘solid growth’

The city of Johnston is marking 2017 as a year of “solid growth,” with $99.1 million in new taxable valuation that includes the addition of 68 single-family homes and $27.8 million in commercial projects, according …