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Ernst says Doctors Act can help close doctors shortage

Sen. Joni Ernst listens to doctors during a roundtable discussion at Broadlawns Medical Center on Friday. Photo by Michael Crumb

U.S. Sens. Joni Ernst and Amy Klobuchar will introduce a bill that will allow states …

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Grant will help in renovation of vacant building in Waukee’s downtown

The city of Waukee has received a $100,000 grant from the Iowa Economic Development Authority that will be used to help transform a vacant building in the suburb’s downtown area into new commercial space. The …

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Des Moines City Council promotes Hoff to assistant city manager

Jim Hoff

Jim Hoff received a promotion to assistant city manager during the Des Moines City Council meeting on Monday. In his new role, which will take effect immediately in anticipation of the retirement of …

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Iowa secretary of state unveils updated resource for Iowa notaries

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate announced that his office has released a new and updated handbook for Iowa notaries. The handbook for Iowa notaries was finalized and published this summer to provide Iowa notaries …

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City of Pleasant Hill hires planning manager

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Rose Schroder has been hired as a planning manager for the city of Pleasant Hill, officials announced. Schroder will be responsible for implementing urban planning and community development activities and programs as well …

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Norwalk launches metro’s first municipal informative podcast

The city of Norwalk has started the metro area’s first informative city podcast, “Know Your City,” which features Norwalk’s city manager, Luke Nelson. The podcast series aims to keep Norwalk citizens informed about “hot topic” …

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Moody’s upgrades Waukee’s issuer rating

The city of Waukee recently received an upgrade to Aa1 from Aa2 for its issuer rating and outstanding general obligation unlimited tax bonds from Moody’s Investors Service. Moody’s also assigned an Aa1 rating to Waukee’s …

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Iowa Secretary of State’s anti-trafficking program recognized as finalist for national award

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate’s Iowa Businesses Against Trafficking initiative was recognized by the National Association of Secretaries of State as one of three finalists for the Innovation, Dedication, Excellence & Achievement in Service …

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State Historical Society of Iowa awards grants to 24 Iowa communities

The State Historical Society of Iowa has awarded nearly $600,000 in grants to preserve Iowa’s historical collections and country schools, invest in communities through historic preservation and promote Iowa history. The grants support 26 projects …

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West Des Moines’ attorney retiring after 22 years with city

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Richard Scieszinski, who has been West Des Moines’ city attorney for the past 22 years, is retiring on July 28.

Before joining in 2000 as the second in-house, full-time attorney for West Des …