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Loebsack, Grassley seek investigation into CoOportunity failure

At least two of Iowa’s members of Congress are seeking investigations into the financial collapse of the federally backed health care cooperative, CoOportunity Health, The Des Moines Register reported. Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley and Democrat U.S. Rep. …

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Line forms in Des Moines for state housing tax credit program

 

The $35 million renovation of the former Register and Tribune building will be among the first projects considered for tax credit incentives under a new state program.

 

Des Moines City Council members will …

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Study examines workplace trust among injured Iowa workers

More than one-third of Iowa workers injured on the job said they had concerns they would be fired due to their injuries, according to a new study released this week by the Workers’ Compensation Research …

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Study examines workplace trust among injured Iowa workers

More than one-third of Iowa workers injured on the job said they had concerns they would be fired due to their injuries, according to a new study released this week by the Workers’ Compensation Research …

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Dahl’s bankruptcy auction to conclude today

The Dahl’s Foods bankruptcy auction is set to conclude after a judge approved an emergency request to extend the process beyond its original deadline. The grocer’s parent company, Foods Inc., is liquidating its assets after …

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All Business

This year’s session of the Iowa General Assembly promises plenty of debates that could affect economic development and corporate bottom lines. 

Plenty of lawmakers have said they expect serious discussions about raising the gasoline tax …

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All Business

This year’s session of the Iowa General Assembly promises plenty of debates that could affect economic development and corporate bottom lines. 

Plenty of lawmakers have said they expect serious discussions about raising the gasoline tax …

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Policy Pothole

This year, the gasoline tax debate will at least look different.

Whether lawmakers finally plug a $215 million annual shortfall in the state’s road maintenance account remains to be seen.

The issue has been logjammed …

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Finalists for Des Moines police chief position to attend public reception

The four finalists for Des Moines police chief will be in town for events Jan. 28-30, including a public reception and private interviews. City Manager Scott Sanders chose Michael Davis, Allen Tunks, Stephen Waymire and …

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ACLU of Iowa announces new director

The American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa announced that Jeremy Rosen is the new executive director of the organization, effective Feb. 2. Rosen currently works for the National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty in …