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Family of boy who died at Adventureland seeks $98M from the state of Iowa

Des Moines Register: The family of a Marion boy who drowned at Adventureland Resort last year is seeking nearly $100 million from the state for allowing the ride to operate despite serious safety problems. The family …

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OSHA orders Wells Fargo to pay $22M to fired whistleblower

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration ordered Wells Fargo & Co. to pay more than $22 million to a former executive whom the bank allegedly fired for reporting financial misconduct, Business Insurance …

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Commission seeks applications for appeals court

The State Judicial Nominating Commission is accepting applications for a seat on the Iowa Court of Appeals. A vacancy occurred when David May was appointed to the Iowa Supreme Court. The commission is responsible for …

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Another Polk administrator sues the county, alleging discrimination and retaliation

Des Moines Register: Another of Polk County’s top managers has filed a lawsuit against the county and Supervisor Matt McCoy, alleging discrimination, retaliation and violations of Iowa’s open meetings law. The move by Sarah Boese, the …

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Iowa unemployment insurance rates to drop to 24-year low in 2023

The schedule of unemployment insurance rates used to tax Iowa employers will drop to its lowest level in 24 years in 2023, Gov. Kim Reyolds and Iowa Workforce Development announced today. Beginning Jan. 1, contribution …

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Des Moines awards $70 million in American Rescue Plan funds

The Des Moines City Council decided the fate of about $64 million from its final disbursement of American Rescue Plan funds Monday night, according to the Des Moines Register. Affordable housing plans and plans to replace the …

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Fauci to step down in December after decades of public service

NPR: Dr. Anthony Fauci, who played a critical role in steering humanity through the two pandemics of our time, AIDS and COVID-19, announced today he is stepping down from his role in the federal government. As …

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Renewable tax credits users to transition to GovConnectIowa portal

Iowa taxpayers who claim renewable energy tax credits will soon be using a new secure online portal to conduct transactions. The Iowa Utilities Board is joining the Iowa Department of Revenue and other state agencies …

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Partnership announces lineup for Candidate Forum Series

The Greater Des Moines Partnership’s Candidate Forum Series will kick off Aug. 26 and provide an opportunity for Partnership members and investors to hear directly from the candidates before the November midterm elections. Registration is …

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3 entities submit proposals for public uses for historic federal courthouse

Three nonprofit or public entities have submitted proposals for public uses for the federal courthouse located at 123 E. Walnut St. in Des Moines, according to a spokesperson for the U.S. General Services Administration.

The …