Government Policy and Law

Developer John Kline, facing trail on federal bank and wire fraud charges, also faces 30 days in the Marion County Jail unless he pays a $221,897 court order by May 14.

Kline, …

The Taxpayers Association of Central Iowa announced Wednesday the creation of a new “In the Public Interest” award to honor public officials and citizens who create the “most efficient public services.” The association will give …

Gov. Terry Branstad will lead a trade mission to Brazil and Chile July 21-28, with the aim to expand trade opportunities for Iowa companies and products.

The Iowa Economic Development Authority’s (IEDA) International Trade Office …

Consumer spending climbed in March after the biggest gain since August 2009, and incomes picked up, indicating the biggest part of the economy will help sustain the expansion, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce, …

Gov. Terry Branstad has appointed Richard Clogg as judge to the District Court in Judicial District 5A.

Clogg, an Indianola resident, was appointed as district associate judge in 1999, and was in private practice for …

The U.S. House of Representatives yesterday approved a controversial cybersecurity bill that the Obama administration has threatened to veto, The Hill reported. Members approved the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA), H.R. 3523, in …

Federal Reserve policymakers said Wednesday they expect economic growth to gradually accelerate, though they are refraining from new actions to lower borrowing costs, Bloomberg reported.

“The committee expects economic growth to remain moderate over coming …

Legal insurance provider ARAG is offering free estate planning services including a simple will, living will and power of attorney documents (health care and financial) to eligible Des Moines-area residents on May 1 from 1 …

Gov. Terry Branstad will release his 2011 income tax returns today at 1:30 p.m. Branstad releases his returns on a yearly basis as part of his transparency efforts, the governor’s office said.…

Developers John Kline and Randal Walters will stand trial together on bank and wire fraud charges, a federal judge ruled Monday.

U.S. District Judge Ronald Longstaff said in the ruling that federal prosecutors will not …