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IAJ trial lawyers donate over $16,000 to Dementia Friendly Iowa

The Iowa Association for Justice collected donations from trial attorneys across the state in 2022 and contributed over $16,000 to Dementia Friendly Iowa as part of its Justice in Deed initiative. IAJ members and staff …

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Iowa communities invited to identify areas of need for future broadband investment

Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Department of Management’s Office of the Chief Information Officer announced today the release of an “invitation to qualify” for communities in need of future broadband investment.

According to a news …

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Reynolds announces funding to clear Veterans Trust Fund backlog

Gov. Kim Reynolds has approved $440,000 to cover a backlog of grants from the Iowa Veterans Trust Fund for eligible veterans and their families for expenses related to dental care, education or emergency needs. The …

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Des Moines Parks and Recreation announces Volunteer Award winners

The Des Moines Parks and Recreation Department announced winners of the 2022 Volunteer Awards at a meeting Tuesday. The awards recognize volunteers and community leaders for their commitment and service to the department. The Lifetime …

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Gender balance law elimination bill passes Iowa Senate committee

A bill that would eliminate Iowa’s gender balance law passed 12-6 along party lines out of the Senate State Government Committee Wednesday. The law requires that all state, county and municipal boards and commissions be …

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Norway appoints Suzanne Mineck as Honorary Consul

The Norwegian Government has appointed Suzanne Mineck as Honorary Consul for Iowa and Nebraska. Mineck will serve as the representative for Norway in both states. She comes to this role with a meaningful history and …

Inside Iowa Legislature

What you need to know from the legislative session so far

From school choice to addressing mental health care availability, property tax reform and child care, a number of bills have been introduced early on in the 2023 Legislature. Here is just some of what you …

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Iowa City public works facility receives another national award

Iowa City’s Public Works Facility (pictured below) was recently named as a 2022 Top Ten U.S. architecture project by Dezeen, a London-based online architecture, interiors and design magazine. Dezeen is one of the world’s most influential design …

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Reynolds calls for regulatory, education reform in Condition of the State

Gov. Kim Reynolds called for a reduction in Iowa’s bureaucracy and regulations, and pushed for parental choice in education during her Condition of the State address Tuesday.

Reynolds gave her annual address the day after …

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Commercial property values expected to jump 20% in Polk County

Values of commercial properties in Polk County will likely grow an average of 20% in 2023, with increases varying across property type, Polk County assessor officials said.

However, not all of 2022’s commercial sales have …

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