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Proposals sought for Uptown Ankeny development

The city of Ankeny is seeking proposals for a mixed-use development of city-owned parcels located in Uptown Ankeny at 719 S.W. Third St. Uses could include market-rate apartments, office, retail and restaurants. The city intends …

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City Council approves food trucks on Des Moines streets

Food trucks have received a long-anticipated go-ahead to legally operate on Des Moines streets Monday. The Des Moines Register reported that the Des Moines City Council unanimously approved new regulations to accommodate the controversial business model, in …

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Ankeny approves budget with property tax rate decrease

The Ankeny City Council on Monday evening approved an $89 million fiscal 2016 budget that includes a property tax rate decrease for a second consecutive year. The budget reduces the property tax rate from $11.90 …

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West Des Moines council to discuss incubator move

The West Des Moines City Council will hold a workshop at approximately 6 p.m Monday at City Hall to discuss improvements to 318 Fifth St. in Valley Junction, the future home of the West Des …

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New Jersey company will stop contacting Iowans who have unclaimed property

In an agreement with the Iowa attorney general’s office, a New Jersey company and its owner have agreed to stop soliciting Iowans listed on the state treasurer’s Great Iowa Treasure Hunt, according to a release. …

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Ankeny seeking applicants for opening on Plan & Zoning Commission

The city of Ankeny is accepting applications through March 20 from Ankeny residents who would like to serve on the city’s Plan & Zoning Commission. The commission has one opening for a five-year term. Women …

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Here’s some deep reading on program used to finance proposed convention center hotel

The federal program that will provide a six-year $20 million loan at 5 percent interest for a $101 million convention center hotel near the Iowa Events Center is the subject of a lengthy article at National …

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Legislation takes aim at Iowa’s medical error resolution process

Associations representing Iowa’s legal and medical professions have found common ground with proposed legislation aimed at reducing medical error rates and their corresponding costs in Iowa.


How new legislation could curb medical errors A form…
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How new legislation could curb medical errors

Associations representing Iowa’s legal and medical professions have found common ground with proposed legislation aimed at reducing medical error rates and their corresponding costs in Iowa. 

The measures, Senate Study Bill 1176 and House Study …

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Two more public meetings for city of Des Moines comprehensive plan

Des Moines residents have two more chances to attend public meetings to discuss the city’s comprehensive plan, “PlanDSM – Creating our Tomorrow.” The next meeting is from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Des …