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Cedar Rapids approves 4-inch topsoil rule

The city of Cedar Rapids this week passed an ordinance requiring developers to leave 4 inches of topsoil on lots after construction, the Iowa Chapter of Sierra Club reported. The law allows 3 inches of topsoil, counting …

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Partnership eyes water quality, tax reform, workforce, State Historical Building

The Greater Des Moines Partnership officially unveiled its legislative agenda today, calling for action on issues ranging from tax reform to water quality.  


Here are the five “featured” issues in the Partnership’s broader report…
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A new era

What business topics will lawmakers discuss in the session that begins Jan. 9?

That’s anyone’s guess. With the GOP basking in its takeover of control of the Iowa Senate, it now controls both houses and …

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IDR webinar to detail new electronic W-2 filing requirements

Beginning with tax year 2016, employers with Iowa withholding and W-2s for 50 or more employees are required to electronically file W-2 wage statements with the Iowa Department of Revenue by Jan. 31 through the …

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Restaurant group wants uniform minimum wage

Radio Iowa: The Iowa Restaurant Association wants a uniform minimum wage throughout the state. “We would really like to see the Legislature step in and strengthen pre-emption laws so there is one minimum wage and one …

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Reports: Branstad accepts China ambassadorship

  Multiple news agencies, citing unnamed sources, have reported that longtime Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad has accepted a post as U.S. ambassador to China.

Former Des Moines Register political reporter Jennifer Jacobs, now with Bloomberg, broke…
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Speculation grows on Branstad as China ambassador

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Gov. Terry Branstad confirmed he will meet this week with President-elect Donald Trump amid growing speculation Trump will ask him to serve as the U.S. ambassador to China. Since Trump’s Nov. 8 election …

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Ankeny launches snow alert text messaging system

The city of Ankeny introduced a new way to communicate with its residents today, a program called Alert Me Ankeny. The new text messaging service will notify residents when emergency snow routes and all-city snow …

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Application period is open for lawyer trust account grants

The Iowa Supreme Court Lawyer Trust Account Commission is accepting applications for grants under the Interest on Lawyer Trust Account program for the grant period that begins July 1. The grants are awarded to public …

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Ankeny has openings on boards and commissions

The city of Ankeny is now accepting applications for various boards and commissions, including Board of Examiners and Appeals, Economic Development Council, Plan and Zoning Commission and Zoning Board of Adjustment. Most terms will begin…