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FAA proposes drone rules with a 2-year flight delay

The U.S. government’s first attempt at widespread approval for the use of small unmanned aircraft could change how some everyday business activities get done, bridge inspections being one. It may produce at least $100 million …

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U.S. to create new cybersecurity agency

The U.S. government is creating a new agency that will monitor cybersecurity threats and gather and analyze information on a spectrum of risks, Reuters reported.

 

The Cyber Threat Intelligence Integration Center will be an “intelligence …

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Biden to speak at Drake on Thursday

Vice President Joe Biden, a possible candidate for president, will speak at Drake University on Thursday (Feb. 12) on the Obama administration’s economic policies, his office announced today. Details will be released later.  …

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Branstad legal counsel Bird resigns; Bousselot tabbed as replacement

Brenna Bird, who has served as legal counsel for Gov. Terry Branstad since 2011, has resigned. Bird, whose name was Brenna Findley previously, served as chief of staff for Congressman Steve King and ran unsuccessfully …

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Des Moines names Wingert new police chief

Des Moines City Manager Scott Sanders has named veteran Des Moines officer Dana Wingert as the new police chief, subject to City Council confirmation, which is expected Monday. Wingert, a major who oversees the patrol division and …

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Ryan named commissioner of Iowa Department of Public Safety

Gov. Terry Branstad has appointed Roxann Ryan as commissioner of the the Iowa Department of Public Safety, according to a release. Ryan had been serving as acting commissioner since Jan. 9, when Larry Noble retired. …

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Gas tax increase wouldn’t cover all road needs in most Des Moines suburbs

A proposed 10-cent gasoline tax increase would more than cover Des Moines’ projected road-maintenance needs, but would leave several suburbs with an annual shortfall, the Iowa Department of Transportation reports.

 

The DOT released statewide data …

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Broadband bill introduced in Iowa House

Legislation that carries much of Gov. Terry Branstad’s “Connect Every Acre” plan to expand high-speed Internet access into rural Iowa has been introduced in the Iowa House of Representatives.

 

House Study Bill 104 creates …

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Gov. Branstad appoints Townsend to run Iowa Workforce Development

Gov. Branstad on Tuesday appointed Beth Townsend as director of Iowa Workforce Development.

Townsend had served as acting director since Jan. 11, when Teresa Wahlert resigned the position amid controversy over closing unemployment offices and …

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West Des Moines attorney named workers’ comp commissioner

Gov. Terry Branstad on Monday appointed Joe Cortese, a West Des Moines attorney, as Iowa Workers’ Compensation commissioner. Cortese will replace

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Michelle “Miki” McGovern, who had been serving as the acting commissioner since …

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