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Reynolds to deliver Condition of the State

Gov. Kim Reynolds will deliver her annual Condition of the State address on Tuesday, Jan. 10, at 6 p.m. Iowa PBS will provide a livestream online, and it can be watched on the governor’s YouTube and Facebook sites.…

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Des Moines Fire Department responded to record number of calls in 2022

Des Moines’ 11 fire stations responded to a record 32,496 calls in 2022, an increase of more than 5% from the 30,885 calls firefighters responded to in 2021, city officials announced. “This is part of …

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Waukee City Hall closed during remodeling project

The Waukee City Hall, including the utility billing department, will be closed to walk-ins during a remodeling project beginning on Jan. 5. City Hall is expected to reopen in March when the remodel is completed. …

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DeJong named Urbandale economic development director

Aaron DeJong has been promoted to director of economic development for the city of Urbandale, the city announced.

DeJong joined the city staff in July 2019 as assistant economic developer. During his time with the city, …

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Pleasant Hill chamber announces business, citizen and volunteer of the year

The Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce announced the 2022 winners of the business, citizen and volunteer of the year awards. NuCara Pharmacy was honored as the business of the year, Ric Powell as the citizen …

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33 organizations receive nearly $300,000 in Iowa tourism grants

The Iowa Tourism Office announced $299,200 in Iowa tourism grants to 33 organizations around the state, according to a press release. The program funds tourism-related marketing initiatives, meetings and events that benefit both local economies …

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Penning to become West Des Moines’ parks, recreation director

  Ryan Penning will become West Des Moines’ director of parks and recreation on April 1, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of the department’s current director.   Penning is now assistant director of…
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United Way of Central Iowa lays out advocacy agenda for 2023

Lance Henning, CEO of Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity, speaks about housing during a panel discussion at the United Way of Central Iowa’s Advocacy Agenda Breakfast on Friday at the Greater Des Moines Botanical …

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Iowa Business Council leader says group’s legislative priorities will make Iowa more competitive

The Iowa Business Council today released its legislative priorities for 2023, saying they will make the state more competitive, create jobs and provide opportunities for Iowa businesses to expand.

The Business Council’s priorities build off …

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Pleasant Hill names assistant city manager/community development director

The city of Pleasant Hill announced Madeline Sturms has been promoted to the position of assistant city manager/community development director. Sturms will coordinate activities of the city, as well as develop and administer policies, programs and projects. …