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Reynolds announces leadership change at Department of Education

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Gov. Kim Reynolds announced today a change in leadership at the Iowa Department of Education, appointing McKenzie Snow, who is currently Virginia’s deputy secretary of education, to replace Chad Aldis as department director. …

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Excellence in Iowa History Awards presented

Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg and the State Historical Society of Iowa board of trustees presented the annual Excellence in Iowa History Awards last week during a ceremony in Clear Lake. The awards honor individuals, organizations …

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Iowa Supreme Court to release abortion decision Friday

The Iowa Supreme Court will release a critical decision related to abortion rights on Friday, according to a list of expected opinions published online by the court. The court’s decision could potentially ban most abortions …

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Des Moines’ park system earns improved ParkScore rating

Des Moines Parks and Recreation has moved up among the top 25 park systems in the country, according to the Trust for Public Land’s 2023 ParkScore.

The ParkScore program evaluates how the city’s parks and …

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Reynolds announces funding to support program that promotes rural health care

Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services have announced a grant funding of up to $1.5 million to support Centers of Excellence in Iowa. These centers will focus on innovation …

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Grants for critical housing services approved by local board

Over $680,000 in grants has been awarded to 18 nonprofit organizations from Polk County Housing Trust Fund’s Programs and Support Services program, the organization announced.

The grants will help families attain affordable housing through programs …

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Ryan Moffatt to lead West Des Moines’ development efforts

Ryan Moffatt has been selected as West Des Moines’ new community and economic development director, the city announced today.

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Moffatt, most recently Des Moines’ economic development coordinator, will replace Clyde Evans, who is …

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City of Johnston maintains AA+ bond rating

The city of Johnston’s credit rating for general obligation bonds will remain at AA+, S&P Global Ratings announced. “This credit rating, aided by the growth of our property tax base, enables us to deliver exceptional …

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Retirement celebration planned for WDM’s Clyde Evans

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A retirement party is planned for Clyde Evans, West Des Moines’ community and economic development director who is retiring in July after working for the city for 32 years. The celebration will be …

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Applications being accepted for Iowa appeals court vacancy

Iowa’s 17-member State Judicial Nominating Commission is accepting applications from people interested in filling a vacancy on the Court of Appeals. The vacancy was created by the retirement of Judge Anuradha Vaitheswaran. The deadline to …