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Obama announces government review of federal regulations

President Barack Obama announced today that he will launch a government-wide review of federal regulations to try to eliminate rules that slow economic growth.

Obama, who wrote about the move in a piece that was …

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Plea agreement reached in state film office investigation

Attorney General Tom Miller has entered into a plea agreement with a newly charged defendant in the Iowa Film Office case. Miller charged Chase Brandau, 25, of Minneapolis with second-degree theft, a Class D felony. …

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USDA backed $149 million in home loans last year

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) guaranteed $149 million in loans to 1,532 applicants in 2010 to buy homes in rural areas or in communities with a population of 25,000 or fewer. The USDA administers …

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FDIC launches small business hotline

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. has opened a hotline for small businesses owners who have questions or complaints about access to credit. The line was unveiled last Friday during a conference to address issues resulting …

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New software to cut wastewater treatment costs

The city of Des Moines’ wastewater treatment plant will be one of the first in the nation to implement energy efficiency measures as part of an effort to reduce energy costs, the Iowa Office of …

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The art of accounting


Iowa is headed for a surplus that will be used to create tax breaks. Or, we’re spending $400 million more than we’re taking in, so you probably should start looking for a nice split-level in …

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Partnership builder


Well before her first day today as Iowa’s new economic development director, Debi Durham was working the phones and traveling the state.

“When I read about a company looking at Iowa, I’ve been picking up …

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West Glen pays delinquent taxes


West Glen Town Center has cleared nearly $340,000 in unpaid property taxes off the books of the Polk County treasurer.

The West Des Moines commercial and residential center paid taxes on Dec. 15, 2010, that …

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Report: Iowa should save $1.7 billion in five years

Iowa is on pace to save approximately $1.7 billion in the next five years following newly implemented cost-saving measures, a state report said yesterday.

The report monitors newly implemented money-saving procedures created by executive order …

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IDED gives $1.6 million to Iowa City project

The Iowa Department of Economic Development awarded nearly $2 million in grants yesterday, approved at a Vision Iowa Board meeting.

The bulk of the money went to the Terry Trueblood Recreational Area project in Iowa …