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State of Iowa partners with Texas tech company on public safety solutions

The state of Iowa has selected Tyler Technologies, a software and technology service provider based in Plano, Texas, to provide new public safety solutions to the Iowa Department of Public Safety (DPS). The Iowa DPS …

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What’s happening with the federal funding freeze

A directive from President Donald Trump to pause trillions of dollars in federal grants, loans and other financial assistance was issued Monday night by the White House Office of Budget and Management, setting off concerns …

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Ankeny appoints interim city manager

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Mike Schrock has been appointed interim city manager for the city of Ankeny. The Ankeny City Council made the appointment, effective Jan. 23, at a recent meeting. Former City Manager David Jones resigned …

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Business issues to watch in the 2025 legislative session

Iowa House and Senate Republicans’ desire for more changes to the state’s property taxes has been a focus for business groups and the state’s GOP leadership in the lead-up to and early days of the …

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Feuerbach joins Common Sense Institute as executive director

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The Common Sense Institute Iowa (CSI Iowa) board of directors has named Lisa Feuerbach as its executive director. Feuerbach started her new role in November 2024. CSI Iowa is a nonpartisan policy research …

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ServSafe Alcohol receives affirmative defense approval in Iowa

ServSafe Alcohol, a program that provides training and certification to workers who serve alcohol, has become the first classroom-based training in Iowa approved to provide affirmative defense protections to businesses whose employees complete the certification. …

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Legislative Forecast: Key takeaways on taxes, housing, unemployment insurance, child care, AI

Iowa’s tax code has been a focus for Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds and state lawmakers over the last several legislative sessions.

In 2023, the Legislature capped property tax levy rates for cities and counties based …

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5 takeaways from Gov. Reynolds’ 2025 Condition of the State address for Iowa businesses​

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’ eighth Condition of the State address on Tuesday night was a checklist of economic proposals ranging from expanded pilot programs in child care affordability and access to further reducing taxes on …

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Clive launches virtual assistant to connect with residents, businesses

The city of Clive has launched a virtual assistant named “Greenie the Goat” that will help Clive residents access city information 24/7 through the city’s website or by text message. Greenie is a multilingual chatbot …

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Business Record asks advocacy leaders what policies are on their radar for the 2025 Iowa legislative session

As state lawmakers convene at the state Capitol, the Business Record will sit down with business and nonprofit advocacy leaders on Jan. 14  for our annual virtual Legislative Forecast event to learn what issues they …