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NOTEBOOK: Poll shows Dems gave Grassley a free ride by nominating Judge

The Iowa Poll published today shows that longtime U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley dodged a very real bullet in June when Democrats nominated the aging Patty Judge over up-and-coming state Sen. Rob Hogg of Cedar Rapids.…
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The product is targeted at incoming executives and leaders who are transitioning into the Greater Des Moines business community and want to understand the lay of the land. In addition, the …

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Who is it for?
The product is targeted at incoming executives and leaders who are transitioning into the Greater Des Moines business community and want to understand the lay of the land. In addition, the …

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Kemin files ITC complaint alleging patent infringement by competitor

Des Moines-based Kemin Industries Inc. announced today it has filed a complaint with the International Trade Commission requesting an investigation into alleged unlawful and unauthorized importation of supplement products by a competitor that infringe on …

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Coralville mayor named Iowa League of Cities president-elect

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Coralville Mayor John Lundell was named president-elect of the Iowa League of Cities at its annual business meeting in September. The roughly 870-member organization represents the interests of towns and cities across the …

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Branstad ‘confident’ Iowa will qualify for federal flood aid

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Gov. Terry Branstad said today that it will take several weeks, now that floodwaters are receding, to compile damage reports in flood-affected Iowa counties, but he said he is “pretty confident” Iowa will …

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Branstad plans trade mission to China, Japan

Gov. Terry Branstad this morning said he plans to lead a trade mission to China and Japan in mid-November, accompanied by executives from the Iowa Pork Producers Association and the Iowa Beef Industry Council. In …

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Reynolds plans trade mission to Argentina, Uruguay

Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds leaves this weekend for a privately financed trade mission to Argentina and Uruguay. She hopes to expand exports to the areas on a trip financed by the Iowa Economic Development Authority …

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Des Moines budget workshops come with prizes attached

The city of Des Moines is heading into budget planning for the fiscal year that begins July 1 with a series of six workshops that will focus on various categories of spending — public safety, …

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Polk County supervisors back $10.75 minimum wage in first vote

Des Moines Register: Polk County supervisors voted in favor of a wage bump this morning that will set a minimum wage of $10.75 an hour by January 2019. The action marks the first of three rounds …