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Organizations launch Iowa Caucus Consortium

In an effort to provide visitors, candidates and media outlets a meaningful, pleasant experience during the upcoming Iowa caucuses, several local organizations have teamed up and launched the Iowa Caucus Consortium.

 

The Greater Des …

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Des City Council to consider increase in parking ramp fees

The Des Moines City Council is being asked to consider the first increase in fees in six years for parking in the seven city-owned ramps. City Traffic Engineer Jennifer McCoy told the council Monday morning …

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GUEST OPINION: How a fateful FCC vote will choke broadband expansion in Iowa

President Obama came to Cedar Falls in January and asked the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to shutdown outdated state laws that restrict the expansion of broadband Internet access.

 

Six weeks later, the FCC voted …

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Des Moines appeals DOT order to remove I-235 speed camera

The City of Des Moines has appealed the Iowa Department of Transportation’s order to remove the speed camera on Interstate 235 near Waveland Golf Course by Friday, claiming the DOT didn’t have the authority to …

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TIF bill introduced in Iowa House

Legislation has been introduced in the Iowa House that would prevent cities from using tax increment financing to pay for public buildings, including police and fire stations, libraries, city halls and any other public building that …

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Expect delays when filing Iowa business documents with secretary of state

Business documents registered online with the Secretary of State’s office are experiencing delays of up to a month before they are officially filed and time stamped, creating a headache for the office and real estate …

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Branstad signs medical error resolution bill

A cooperative effort between physicians and attorneys in Iowa has led to a new law that both sides say could greatly benefit patients by reducing the need for some lawsuits while improving patient safety. On …

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Clive hires new public works director

The Clive City Council has approved the hiring of Jeff May as director of the city’s Public Works Department, according to a release. May, a civil engineer, was assistant public works director for the city …

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WDM sets public meeting on excursion boat proposal

The West Des Moines Parks and Recreation Advisory Board has set a meeting for 5:30 p.m. April 16 at City Hall, 4200 Mills Civic Parkway, to gather feedback on a proposed excursion boat on Blue …

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Grassley seeks answers on Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac

Sen. Charles Grassley wants federal officials to uncloak documents surrounding a 2012 decision to alter the terms of the taxpayer bailout of housing agencies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, The New York Times reported.

 

For …