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Reynolds announces $25M in grants to incentivize expansion of child care capacity

Gov. Kim Reynolds announced today the state has launched a new Child Care Business Incentive Grant Program to encourage employers to offer child care as a benefit to their employees.  

The grant program will provide …

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Reynolds signs bill mandating that gas stations sell E15 blend

Des Moines Register: Gov. Kim Reynolds today signed a law requiring most Iowa gas stations to offer gasoline with higher blends of ethanol as she seeks to boost the state’s biofuels industry and tout a cheaper …

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Business leaders rally to #KeepIowaFirst in the presidential nomination season

Jay Byers, president and CEO of the Greater Des Moines Partnership, unveils two T-shirts to promote keeping Iowa’s first-in-the-nation status in the presidential nominating process during last week’s visit to Washington, D.C. Photos submitted by the …

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Court lifts injunction against new Iowa law banning school mask mandates

Cedar Rapids Gazette: A new state law that prohibits Iowa schools from requiring all students or staff to wear face masks can go into effect after a federal appeals court today lifted a temporary injunction. Two …

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Second department head alleges he was forced to leave Polk County government

Des Moines Register: For the second time in less than a year, a top department head in Polk County government has alleged he was terminated against his will. In a claim filed Friday with the Iowa …

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Labor Department to hold online listening session on proposed federal overtime changes

The U.S. Department of Labor will hold an online listening session for Midwest workers, employers and other stakeholders on Friday, May 20, on possible revisions to the regulations that enforce the Fair Labor Standards Act’s …

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Statewide community video contest calls for entries

Gov. Kim Reynolds announced an opportunity for Iowa communities to showcase their support for small businesses through the #IowansUnite Community contest. In this second annual contest, the winning community will be awarded a custom mural. …

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Reynolds receives Champion for Charter Schools Award

The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools has recognized Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds with a 2022 Champion for Charter Schools Award, the organization announced Tuesday. In 2021, Reynolds signed two bills into law that allow …

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Polk County seeks input on comprehensive plan update

Polk County is inviting the public to provide input on major pieces of its draft Polk 2050 Comprehensive Plan update. An open house will be held from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 17 at …

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Des Moines’ park system ranks in nation’s top 25

Axios Des Moines: Des Moines’ park system ranked No. 25 in the nation this year, according to a ParkScore report released last week by the Trust for Public Land. That’s up 10 spots from last year …