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Government Policy and Law

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Bits and bites from DMDC 2025

Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to go on my first Greater Des Moines Partnership DMDC trip to Washington, D.C. 

It was a quick but memorable two days taking in sights and meeting some …

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Power Breakfast panel offers insight on navigating federal policy changes

Uncertainty was the word of the day at the May 15 Power Breakfast at the Heritage Center in downtown Des Moines. The focus of the forum was recent federal policy changes, ranging from tariffs to …

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Polk County announces multi-year funding commitment to World Food Prize

The Polk County Board of Supervisors has unanimously approved a multi-year grant of $75,000 annually to the World Food Prize Foundation for at least the next three fiscal years, starting July 2025. The funds come …

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Iowa launching new system for processing unemployment claims

Iowa is shuttering its decades-old system for processing unemployment insurance claims, replacing it with a system that is expected to make it easier for Iowans to file for joblessness benefits and look for jobs.

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Gov. Reynolds advances child care solutions with full-day continuum of care grants and new statewide fund

Last week, Gov. Kim Reynolds launched a new Statewide Solutions fund to extend the Child Care Assistance pilot program. This fund allows individuals and Iowa businesses to contribute funds to boost child care workforce wages. …

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City of Clive appoints new city council member

The Clive City Council announced the unanimous appointment of Breanne Hocker to the Clive City Council. The appointment was made at the May 22 Clive City Council meeting. The vacancy followed former council member Srikant …

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State awards $24M in grants for literacy efforts

Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Department of Education announced over $24 million in subgrants to support Iowa school districts and public charter schools in developing and implementing plans to improve student reading proficiency. The …

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Businesses split on PBM bill sent to governor

A bill that aims to help pharmacists with rising costs has been met with opposition from business groups claiming the legislation will raise health care costs for employers and their employees.

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City of Des Moines receives LEED platinum certification for climate resiliency

The city of Des Moines has announced it received LEED Platinum certification through the U.S. Green Building Council. The LEED for Cities rating system recognizes local governments worldwide that have demonstrated commitment to sustainability and …

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West Des Moines picks firm to help form economic development plan

Newmark, a real estate consulting and site selection firm with offices worldwide, has been selected by the West Des Moines City Council to develop a new community-wide Economic Development Strategic Action Plan for the city. …

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