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Branstad to swear in new justices

Gov. Terry Branstad will administer the oath of office to the three recently appointed Iowa Supreme Court justices on June 3 at 2 p.m. in the House chamber of the Capitol. A reception for Justices …

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Judge grants shelter from creditors in Regency-related bankruptcies


The bankruptcy liquidations of two former principals of Regency real estate development and management companies are drawing to a close.

James Myers, son of the late Michael Myers, who co-founded what became the state’s largest …

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Biden: Debt limit talks on track

Vice President Joseph Biden and congressional leaders left a meeting on the debt limit Tuesday night saying they were on track to find $1 trillion in deficit cuts, The Hill reported.

“We are confident that …

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Santorum set to announce candidacy

Rick Santorum is preparing to formally announce his candidacy for president in the next couple of weeks, CNN reported.

Santorum will make a major announcement regarding his plans for the Republican presidential nomination during the …

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Senior housing project seeks approval for state funds

The Des Moines City Council will be asked today to approve an application for $1.2 million in tax credits and sales tax rebates to build 65 senior housing units at 2000 High St. in the …

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Branstad joins other governors supporting pending trade agreements

Gov. Terry Branstad and a bipartisan group of 24 other governors are urging President Barack Obama and Congress to pass three pending trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea. In addition, the governors are …

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Public Service Academy slated

The Greater Des Moines Partnership’s Government Policy Council, along with the Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute and the Young Professionals Connection, will host an event aimed at those considering public office.

The Public Service Academy …

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Lawyers need to change with times


The legal profession is changing at a fast and furious pace. Technology, the economy and globalization have all played roles in causing a massive shift in how potential clients access legal information and secure legal …

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Wallace named IWD deputy director

Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) Director Teresa Wahlert announced that Ed Wallace, currently president of the Iowa Taxpayers Association, will serve as IWD’s deputy director, beginning June 1. A native of Iowa City, Wallace has been …

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Polk County granted extension to review tax appeals

Polk County has been granted a July 15 extension to complete the property tax assessment appeal process. The extension will give the county’s board of review more time to complete the review of appeals filed …