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RISE AmeriCorps to highlight job-training programs at Capitol today

RISE AmeriCorps members representing four Iowa counties will join Volunteer Iowa’s Day at the Capitol today to highlight how civil service creates job-training opportunities across the state. Members and organizers will be at the Capitol rotunda …

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Launch of downtown Des Moines’ new parking payment kiosks delayed

Des Moines Register: A new parking payment system originally set to launch in downtown Des Moines at the end of January has been delayed because of inclement weather and supply chain issues, city officials said Monday. …

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ViClarity promotes Darron Dunn to chief services officer

ViClarity, a provider of government, risk and compliance technology and services, has announced the promotion of Darron Dunn to chief services officer. In his new role Dunn will lead the strategy and operational management of …

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House committee advances 3 child care bills

Three bills addressing child care issues in Iowa advanced through the Iowa House Human Resources Committee last week. In each case, United Way of Central Iowa, which has prioritized child care as part of its …

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Auto dealers propose generic license plates with no county name listed

Radio Iowa: A Senate committee may soon debate the concept of leaving the county name off the bottom of some Iowa license plates. Iowa is one of five states that have county names listed on the …

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This week at the Legislature: House GOP introduces its own tax plan; subcommittee passes asset test for SNAP applicants

Iowa House Republicans this week released their own tax reform plan, the third tax plan introduced during the first weeks of the 2022 legislative session.

On Thursday, House Republicans introduced House Study Bill 626, which follows …

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WDM conduit project will move forward following lawsuit settlement

The City of West Des Moines will pay Mediacom $595,000 and allow the internet service to license parts of its conduit network, resolving a lawsuit filed more than one year ago, according to the settlement agreement reached …

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Senate GOP introduces its own tax plan, calling for flat income tax and cuts to corporate tax rate

Senate Republicans in the Iowa Legislature have introduced their own tax reform package, which establishes a lower flat individual income tax rate than was proposed by Gov. Kim Reynolds, and includes provisions to cut the …

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Iowa GOP lawmakers want to eliminate retirement income tax

Associated Press: Iowa House Republicans on Monday proposed eliminating retirement income taxes. State revenue experts estimated eliminating retiree benefits from income tax would cost the state about $2 billion in the first six years. The proposal is …

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Broadband dashboard launches to help providers, governments, find innovative internet solutions

A new tool is now available to help local governments and internet providers better identify levels of broadband service across Central Iowa and address possible coverage solutions.

The Broadband User Dashboard Maps were launched last week. It …