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First round of Iowa redistricting maps released

Des Moines Register: Iowa officials have released the first set of maps created through the state’s redistricting process, giving legislators and voters their first peek at the newly proposed legislative and congressional boundaries. The maps, released …

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$97.5M awarded to companies to expand broadband in Iowa

Gov. Kim Reynolds at her Condition of the State address in January, where she made expanding broadband statewide a priority. On Tuesday, her office announced that $97.5 million in grants has been awarded to expand …

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Polk County supervisors approve resolution to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 90%

The Polk County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from county operations by 90% by the year 2040.

The supervisors voted 4-1 to approve a resolution adopting a Climate Action Plan, which will …

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Polk County to acquire Sleepy Hollow Sports Park

Polk County plans to purchase Sleepy Hollow Sports Park and add it to its list of county-run parks. A formal announcement is scheduled for noon today at the Sleepy Hollow Event Center, but according to …

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Waller appointed to Empower Rural Iowa Initiative

Brian Waller, president of the Technology Association of Iowa, has been appointed by Gov. Kim Reynolds to the Empower Rural Iowa Initiative. Waller has previously held positions as the director of the Chamber of Commerce …

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Des Moines-based security company’s CEO sent city officials explicit emails

Des Moines Register: Emails obtained by the Des Moines Register show that the CEO of a private firm that provides security for Des Moines municipal buildings sent explicit emails to city officials between March and July …

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Reynolds’ deputy chief of staff joins Des Moines law firm

Paige Thorson, who had been deputy chief of staff for Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, has joined BrownWinick Law, the firm announced. On the governor’s staff, Thorson oversaw the Reynolds’ policy team and provided counsel on …

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Iowa business groups seeking answers, express concerns about Biden vaccine mandate

The Iowa Business Council is closely monitoring and reviewing President Joe Biden’s announcement that he plans to issue a vaccine mandate for all companies with more than 100 employees, the group’s executive director said today.…
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Reynolds calls Biden’s COVID vaccine mandate plan ‘dangerous and unprecedented’

Des Moines Register: Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds on Thursday harshly criticized President Joe Biden’s announcement that federal agencies and businesses would be required to vaccinate their employees against COVID-19. Reynolds, a Republican, has urged eligible Iowans …

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Biden announces sweeping vaccine mandates, warns of ‘tough stretch’

MarketWatch: President Joe Biden on Thursday unveiled new vaccine mandates as he warned of a “tough stretch” for the country in the fight against the delta variant of the coronavirus. Biden, speaking at the White House, …