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Pate, county officials seek to protect election security

Approximately 150 county auditors and staffers recently attended training on cybersecurity and elections. The sessions were arranged by Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate and the U.S. Elections Assistance Commission. “It is vital that all …

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Des Moines considers options on affordable housing programs

In an effort to close the gap between federal funds that support low-income housing and the actual costs of the programs, the city of Des Moines is weighing whether to turn its housing agency over …

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Gov. Reynolds appoints Murphy to Judicial District 5A bench

Thomas Murphy, pictured, of West Des Moines will fill the vacancy in Iowa Judicial District 5A that was left by the retirement of Judge Gregory Hulse, according to a release from the office of Gov. …

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Guest Opinion: Tax Reform Can’t Leave Small Business Behind

As we head into the busy holiday season, tax reform is top of mind for nearly every small-business owner in Iowa. We can all agree that the burdensome tax code coupled with the exhaustive regulatory …

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Guest Opinion: Tax reform needs to reform credit unions’ mission

Congress is working to pass fundamental tax reform for the first time in 30 years. Tax reform’s goals include lowering rates and broadening the tax base to stimulate economic growth. This requires difficult decisions involving …

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Johnston wants public comments on planned town center

The city of Johnston is asking for public comment on a mixed-use redevelopment area that includes City Hall and has been under consultants’ microscopes for the last year. The plan focuses on roughly 30 acres …

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Ninth Street viaduct underbelly to turn artsy?

Operation Downtown has proposed a $15,000 to $20,000 overhaul of a dicey area under the Ninth Street viaduct, with plans to use public art to make the area under the north end of the bridge …

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Council airs questions about new police station

The proposed police station on the old Dico Inc. site prompted a range of questions from Des Moines City Council members at a workshop this week.

The questions didn’t appear to mean the council opposes …

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Consultants choose Dico site for $160M police station

A consulting team led by RDG Planning & Design this morning recommended the city of Des Moines build a $160 million police complex on the north end of the Dico Inc. Superfund site near Martin…
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Ankeny will host open house for public review of new comprehensive plan

The city of Ankeny will unveil a draft of its new comprehensive plan, called Ankeny Plan 2040, during an open house from 4 to 8 p.m. Dec. 12 at Otter Creek Golf Course’s Pinnacle Club. …

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