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A Closer Look: Linda Upmeyer

If there is such a thing as having a political pedigree, Linda Upmeyer can claim one. The Clear Lake Republican this year became the first female speaker of the Iowa House, in her seventh term …

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Attorney general’s lawsuit targets ‘toner pirates’

Attorney General Tom Miller today filed a consumer fraud lawsuit against three Orange County, Calif., businesses and their owners, alleging that they placed calls and sent invoices designed to trick Iowa libraries and businesses into paying exorbitant …

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Story County accepting applications for planning-zoning commission

  Story County is accepting applications until Sept. 26 to fill a vacancy on the seven-member Planning and Zoning Commission. For more information, contact Jerry Moore, Story County planning and development director, at jmoore@storycountyiowa.gov. For an…
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Linn County supervisors approve higher minimum wage in initial vote

KCRG-TV: Linn County Supervisors took the first official step toward increasing the minimum wage countywide this morning. Board members voted 4-1 to approve the first of three increases beginning Jan. 1, 2017.…

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Adventureland fined $4,500 in worker’s death

Des Moines Register: Federal regulators have fined Adventureland amusement park for failing to create a safe work environment for a 68-year-old man who died from injuries he sustained while working on the Raging River ride in June. The Occupational Safety …

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Adventureland fined $4,500 in worker’s death

Des Moines Register: Federal regulators have fined Adventureland amusement park for failing to create a safe work environment for a 68-year-old man who died from injuries he sustained while working on the Raging River ride in June. The Occupational Safety …

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Waukee becomes Home Base Iowa community

The city of Waukee will be recognized as the 43rd Home Base Iowa community during a ceremony at 3 p.m. Sept. 15 at Waukee City Hall. Home Base Iowa is a program that assists veterans, …

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Waukee becomes Home Base Iowa community

The city of Waukee will be recognized as the 43rd Home Base Iowa community during a ceremony at 3 p.m. Sept. 15 at Waukee City Hall. Home Base Iowa is a program that assists veterans, …

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Reynolds and Houston to co-chair Future Ready Iowa Alliance

Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds today announced the creation of the Future Ready Iowa Alliance by signing Executive Order 88. Branstad also announced that Reynolds will co-chair the alliance with Dan Houston, …

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Teens won’t get full minimum wage hike under Polk County plan

The Des Moines Register: A higher minimum wage seems all but certain for Polk County workers – but for young teens, the increase will be less. On Thursday, a Polk County task force officially recommended increasing the county’s minimum …