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State regulators require Dakota Access commenters to sign up by Friday

Anyone who wants to speak at the Iowa Utilities Board’s Nov. 12 hearing on the proposed Dakota Access LLC oil pipeline across Iowa must sign up today or Friday. The eight-hour session will begin at …
By BPC Staff | Nov 5, 2015
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A key piece of convention hotel funding is up in the air

The bank account of an immigrant investor program that could pump $20 million into a Des Moines convention center hotel stands at $0 and is likely to stay at that level pending action in Congress.…
By KENT DARR | Nov 4, 2015
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Should employers stop asking job applicants about felony convictions?

President Barack Obama on Monday ordered federal agencies to stop asking prospective employees about their criminal histories early in the application process, and in a speech, he said millions of Americans are prevented from joining…
By ANNE CAROTHERS | Nov 3, 2015
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Event Nov. 23: Grassley, Ernst to speak on agriculture, bioscience

The Iowa Caucus Consortium’s Federal Issues Series will feature U.S. Sens. Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst in a discussion of how agriculture and bioscience policies will affect the presidential election. Brent Willett, executive director of…
By BPC Staff | Nov 3, 2015
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Branstad eyes milestone; events planned

Two events are planned to mark Gov. Terry Branstad’s emergence as the longest-serving governor in U.S. history, which occurs Dec. 14, his 7,640th day in office. A Capitol open house and a privately financed dinner …
By BPC Staff | Nov 2, 2015
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After several rulings and a trial, surety company still owes $12 million in construction defect case

A company that provides construction insurance is liable for the $12 million still owed to owners of Westlake apartments in West Des Moines, a three-judge panel of the Iowa Court of Appeals said in a …
By KENT DARR | Oct 29, 2015
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Northey blasts proposed cut in crop insurance

Congress’ proposed budget would make cuts in the crop insurance program, bringing quick criticism from Iowa Agriculture Secretary Bill Northey. “Farmers rely on crop insurance as an important safety net and protection from devastating losses…
By BPC Staff | Oct 28, 2015
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Reminder: Pleasant Hill public meeting Thursday to discuss comp plan

Pleasant Hill residents can review and comment on a draft of the city’s comprehensive plan from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Riley Resource Group, 4400 E. University Ave. The Parks, Recreation and Open Space …
By Business Record Staff | Oct 28, 2015
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Event Nov. 12: Yahoo technology and politics seminar at Drake to feature Katie Couric and Funny or Die producer

Yahoo Inc. plans a daylong seminar on the role of technology in the democratic process Nov. 12 at Drake University. The session, which will be live-streamed on Yahoo Politics, will feature Yahoo politics and news …
By BPC Staff | Oct 27, 2015
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Des Moines council overhauls tax abatement rules

The Des Moines City Council has approved a five-year extension of the city’s tax abatement program with significant changes that promote renovation of apartments and homes across the city.

Under the new program, which will take effect…
By KENT DARR | Oct 27, 2015