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Cournoyer appointed Iowa’s next lieutenant governor

Gov. Kim Reynolds announced today the appointment of Chris Cournoyer as Iowa’s 48th lieutenant governor. The announcement comes after former Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg stepped down in September to become the next president and CEO …

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Shors to retire from Dentons Davis Brown after 60 years

John Shors, senior partner at Dentons Davis Brown and a fourth-generation lawyer, is retiring after a 60-year career with the Iowa law firm.

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Shors received a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Iowa …

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Iowa Business Council’s 2025 legislative agenda aims to further tax competitiveness, support workforce growth

The Iowa Business Council (IBC) today announced its public policy priorities for the 2025 legislative session, which begins Jan. 13.

The nonpartisan, nonprofit organization made up of the top leaders from 21 of Iowa’s largest …

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Council action paves way for sale of Wells Fargo properties

The Des Moines City Council on Monday approved terminating a minimum assessment agreement between the city of Des Moines and Wells Fargo for property at 801 Walnut St. The agreement needed to be terminated before …

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The New Connoisseur

Restaurants and bars across Iowa are able to purchase wines and provide customers with products that have never before been available for commercial sale due to a new law passed by the Iowa Legislature this …

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GOP legislators rank property tax reform as top 2025 priority during Partnership breakfast

Republican leadership in the Iowa Senate and House made it clear during a panel discussion with Central Iowa business and local elected leaders that GOP lawmakers intend to pursue state property tax reform when the …

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Urbandale selects new city manager

David Jones, Ankeny’s city manager, has been selected to become city manager of the city of Urbandale, the cities announced.

Jones, who begins his new role on Jan. 27, will replace A.J. Johnson, who is retiring …

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Iowa Taxpayers Association holding Annual Tax Symposium this week

The Iowa Taxpayers Association is hosting the 89th Annual Tax Symposium on Thursday and Friday in Altoona. The event will discuss key economic and tax policy developments affecting Iowa’s business community, including a legislative panel …

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WDM hires Thole as city’s human resources director

The city of West Des Moines has hired former public school administrator Megan Thole as its next director of human resources. Thole will start in the position Dec. 9, according to a news release from …

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Johnston Economic Development Corp. board votes to dissolve organization

The Johnston Economic Development Corp. (JEDCO) announced today that it has started the legal process of dissolving as an organization.

Board members for the public-private economic development partnership with the city of Johnston voted unanimously …