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Iowa House passes bill regulating crypto ATMs

A bill that regulates cryptocurrency automatic teller machines has been passed by the Iowa House and is now headed to Gov. Kim Reynolds for her consideration.

The Iowa House this week passed Senate File 449 …

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Redenius promoted to Des Moines’ human resources director

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Heather Redenius has been promoted to human resources director for the city of Des Moines, City Manager Scott Sanders announced this week. Redenius has been interim director since James Wells, the department’s former …

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City of Des Moines spotlights programs to help new businesses, buildings

The City of Des Moines’ Neighborhood Commercial Revitalization program, established in 2021, has awarded $1.5 million in matching funds to support mid- and large-scale renovations of more than two dozen buildings in key neighborhood corridors …

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Senate subcommittee advances amended property tax bill to uncertain future

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The future of property tax reform legislation at the Iowa Capitol remained unclear after a Senate subcommittee held a public hearing Wednesday, allowing it to move forward to the next phase.…

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Business groups ask Legislature for PBM amendment

n the final days of the 2025 Iowa legislative session, business groups are asking lawmakers to rethink Senate File 383 because of its potential to increase health care costs for employers and employees.

The Iowa Association of …

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Economists: Federal funding cuts could lead to a ‘lost generation’ of talent

An unexpected side conversation at a recent economic outlook webinar delved into a potential loss of Iowa talent due to federal policy changes.

Three economists who teach at Drake University, Iowa State University and the …

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Awards for 95 projects to expand access to E15 in Iowa announced

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced the Iowa Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program Board recently approved an additional 95 applications from Iowa gas stations to support new and expanded ethanol infrastructure projects. These investments aim …

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Double Up Food Bucks program announces online registration

The Iowa Healthiest State Initiative announced the launch of a new online registration system for its Double Up Food Bucks program. For the first time, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program users in Iowa can enroll online …

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Make It OK launches 2025 mental health awareness month campaign

The Iowa Healthiest State Initiative announced it is supporting Mental Health Awareness Month this May with the release of the 2025 Make It OK Toolkit. The toolkit includes mental health resources and a series of …

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Local economists weigh in on trade, construction

The Greater Des Moines Partnership hosted an economic outlook panel webinar this week, with three economists weighing in on various business challenges. They discussed how the agriculture industry is faring with tariff changes and what …

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