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Iowa humanities council loses federal funding

Humanities Iowa was among all state humanities councils nationwide notified that federal funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has been terminated, effective April 2.

The NEH, an independent federal agency supporting museums, historic sites, libraries, …

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Valuation of multifamily properties increases in Polk, Dallas counties

The valuation of multifamily properties has increased an average of 7.9% in Polk County and 21% in Dallas County, assessors’ information shows.

In Dallas County, multifamily projects that were completed in 2023 and 2024 and …

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A Closer Look: Nicole Crain

Nicole Crain found a good fit in her work at the Iowa Association of Business and Industry as the organization focuses on two of her top career passions: businesses and the state of Iowa.

She …

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Bondurant art program honored by Iowa City/County Management Association

Bondurant’s public art program has been named Program of the Year by the Iowa City/County Management Association. The award recognizes Bondurant’s approach to integrating public art, cultural initiatives and community wayfinding into everyday city planning. …

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CIRAS’ key federal funding source cut

The Center for Industrial Research and Service at Iowa State University said its largest source of federal funding, the Manufacturing Extension Partnership program, has been cut.

According to an email sent Tuesday from CIRAS Director …

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Commercial property valuations increase in Polk, Dallas counties

The valuation of commercial properties in Polk County rose an average of 11.7% this year, an increase that is less than what occurred during revaluations in 2023.

Commercial property in Dallas County saw an average …

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IowaWORKS opens new River Park office in Des Moines

Iowa Workforce Development has opened a new IowaWORKS office in Des Moines, located in River Park at 525 S.W. Fifth St. The office replaces the location at Park Fair Mall on Euclid Avenue, which closed …

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Energy plan, tax bills move ahead after second funnel

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The Iowa Legislature on Friday reached its second funnel deadline, determining which bills would continue to make progress this session. To make it past the second funnel date, bills needed to …

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Construction of workforce housing project in Waukee set to begin

Debi Durham, director of the Iowa Economic Development Authority and Iowa Finance Authority (top left photo) and Courtney Clarke, Waukee mayor (top right photo), talk about a workforce housing project as Lance Henning, CEO of…
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Polk County inviting input on Community Health Improvement Plan

Polk County has announced three opportunities for the public to provide input on its next Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP). The plan will be based on the findings of the Community Health Needs Assessment, which …