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Special census begins in Johnston

Beginning today, the U.S. Census Bureau will conduct a Special Census in Johnston to officially document the city’s population growth. City officials estimate that Johnston has grown by 2,000 to 2,500 people since the 2010 …

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December 2015 general fund revenue memo

Over the first six months of fiscal year 2016, Iowa net general fund revenue growth stands at 2.0 percent, with individual income tax and sales tax growth positive and corporate income tax growth negative, says…
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Take the sting out of finding a place to keep bees

The Iowa Honey Producers Association has launched www.BeeLaws.org, which gives information in various cities’ laws on beekeeping. The site also gives contact information for cities’ staff members. “The number of beekeepers in Iowa has increased roughly …

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Reck re-elected president of Belin law firm

Michael Reck has been elected to a second consecutive one-year term as president of Belin McCormick. He is a shareholder who practices primarily in the areas of complex commercial litigation and labor and employment law, …

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GUEST OPINION: Bioscience Innovation in Iowa needs public support

Many key innovations in this state are coming out of our critical bioscience industry.


Joe Hrdlicka

Consider the contributions of our biofuels industry throughout the state.  We are leaders in this space.  Iowa also leads …

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Anderson named Drake Law School dean

 

Jerry Anderson

Jerry Anderson has been named dean of Drake University Law School, effective July 1. Anderson, the Richard M. and Anita Calkins Distinguished Professor of Law at Drake, succeeds Ben Ullem, who is currently serving …

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Branstad: Shift school funds to water quality?

Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad is considering a plan to use future cash from an extended statewide sales tax for schools to address Iowa’s water quality issues, The Des Moines Register reported, citing a Branstad aide. The 1 …

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Hockensmith chosen as chairman of Board of Supervisors

The Polk County Board of Supervisors has elected Tom Hockensmith as its chairman. Supervisor John Mauro will serve as vice-chairman. Hockensmith was first elected as a supervisor in 2003, and most recently served as chairman …

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16 Industry Trends for 2016

I’m a bit of a futurist. I’ve always enjoyed thinking and debating with friends and colleagues about what the future will hold.

Seeing trends before they become fully adopted and understood is a key to …

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Legislature opens Jan. 11, sets key dates

Business leaders and many others closely follow the Iowa Legislature, which can change lives and livelihoods with its actions.


Many of you have your legislative priorities set and briefing papers in hand. You go into…
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