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Reed named executive director of the Harkin Institute

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Drake University President Marty Martin announced today that Matthew Reed will serve as the next executive director of the Harkin Institute for Public Policy & Citizen Engagement.

As executive director, Reed will lead …

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UpLift basic income pilot prepares for community conversations as checks are delivered

Researchers behind the UpLift basic income pilot project are planning community conversations for later this year to gather information to present to community and business leaders to create the next steps in addressing the needs …

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City of Des Moines takes next step in acquiring downtown office building

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Several public hearings will be held in August by the Des Moines City Council to begin the financial steps of acquiring the former Nationwide office building at 1200 Locust …

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5 people nominated to fill court position

The State Judicial Nominating Commission has nominated five people to fill an opening on the Iowa Court of Appeals created by the retirement of Judge Anuradha Vaitheswaran. The slate of nominees has been sent to …

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11 rental housing projects receive $15M in federal funding

The Iowa Finance Authority board of directors recently awarded more than $15 million in federal housing tax credits and HOME program loans to support the construction and rehabilitation of 410 affordable rental homes for Iowans. …

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Dennis named interim leader of Iowa vocational rehab agency

Brian Dennis has been named interim administrator of Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services as the agency became a division within Iowa Workforce Development on July 1. Dennis most recently served as IWD’s bureau chief for disability …

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16 Iowans apply to be on Court of Appeals

Sixteen Iowans have applied to be considered to fill a vacancy on the Iowa Court of Appeals created by the retirement of Judge Anuradha Vaithaeswaran. The State Judicial Nominating Commission will meet on July 14 …

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Cultural affairs department undergoes reorganization, releases impact report

As part of Iowa’s state government reorganization, effective July 1, the divisions of the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs are now organized under two different departments. The Iowa Arts Council, Produce Iowa-State Office of Film …

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Deadline looms for older Iowans to file for property tax exemption

Iowa homeowners 65 and older have until Saturday to apply for a new property tax exemption that was included in legislation signed into law in May. The law allows eligible Iowans a property tax exemption …

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Improvements completed at historic MacRae Park in Des Moines

Included in the phase three improvements of MacRae Park is a play area made with storm-damaged logs. The logs were carved into play features such as a slide, steps and elevated walkways. Image courtesy city…