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WDM holding special election to fill Hardman seat

The city of West Des Moines has set a special election for Tuesday, Feb. 17 to elect a new city council member to replace Renee Hardman, who resigned from the council after she was elected …

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Iowa’s November workforce data released

Iowa employers added 4,600 jobs in November, boosted by hiring in education and health services sectors as well as construction, and trade, transportation and utilities, new data from Iowa Workforce Development shows.

Iowa’s total nonfarm …

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2 Iowans named to USDA appointments

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced a new slate of presidential appointments to key positions at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Among those with Iowa connections are Doug Hoelscher of Williams and Starlyn Perdue …

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Iowa to take part in federal education tax credit program

Iowa will opt into a federal education tax credit program that will expand school choice in the state, Gov. Kim Reynolds announced. The federally funded tax credit program, outlined in the One Big Beautiful Act, …

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Naig to introduce Iowa Farm Act

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced Tuesday plans to introduce the Iowa Farm Act, a legislative package that aims to expand economic opportunities, deliver targeted tax relief and improve the efficiency of state government …

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Reynolds signs executive order to create nuclear energy task force 

Gov. Kim Reynolds signed an executive order Monday establishing the Iowa Nuclear Energy Task Force to advise her, the General Assembly and relevant state agencies on the development and advancement of nuclear energy technologies and …

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Des Moines city offices begin move to new city facility

The hub of Des Moines’ city government is beginning its move to downtown’s Western Gateway district.

Over the next month, 11 city departments currently located in four different buildings will relocate to the T.M. Franklin …

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2025 calendar year breaks record for Great Iowa Treasure Hunt

Iowa State Treasurer Roby Smith announced this week that the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt returned more than $33.6 million in unclaimed property to individuals and businesses in 2025. That is the highest annual total in …

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Wastewater authority approves updated governance agreement

The Des Moines Metropolitan Wastewater Reclamation Authority board unanimously approved an agreement at its monthly meeting Dec. 16, updating the governing document for the regional utility. The WRA is responsible for conveying and treating wastewater …

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Iowa to participate in Summer EBT in 2026 with added nutrition guidelines

Gov. Kim Reynolds and Iowa Health and Human Services announced Monday the state will participate in the federal SUN Bucks program, also known as Summer EBT, beginning in 2026 after receiving approval from the U.S. …