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Review internal policies, files as DEI, immigration policy landscape evolves, lawyer says

There are a handful of practical steps businesses can take as they navigate the potential impacts of executive orders and policies established by President Donald Trump’s administration since he took office in January. In a …

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Nonprofit group wants to convert downtown hotel into housing for low-income adults

A decades-old hotel that overlooks downtown Des Moines could be converted to rental housing for low-income adults, city documents show.

The Des Moines City Council at its meeting today is scheduled to vote on providing …

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Federal courthouse auction extended to April 30, tour scheduled for April 22

The deadline for submitting bids for the historic federal courthouse in downtown Des Moines is 5 p.m. on April 30. Business Record file photo

The online auction for the historic federal courthouse in Des Moines …

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Clive accepting applications for council seat appointment

Clive is accepting applications to fill a City Council seat that will be open following council member Srikant Mikkilineni’s resignation on April 11. The council elected to fill the position by appointment at its March …

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Tax cuts, housing, child care on Partnership’s 2025 federal agenda

The Greater Des Moines Partnership announced its 2025 federal policy agenda Tuesday, ahead of the Partnership’s annual DMDC trip to Washington, D.C. The trip is set for May 7-9.

On the trip, attendees from across the region will …

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2018 ISU economic study outlines past impact of tariffs on ag

In a 2018 study published by Iowa State University’s Center for Agricultural and Rural Development, researchers analyzed impacts of the tariffs President Donald Trump enacted in 2018, during his first term. The analysis could provide …

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Local economists weigh in on potential effects of tariffs on Iowa agriculture

“Tariff whiplash” has been a popular phrase lately, as President Donald Trump has announced and delayed tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico and China.

On March 10, China imposed taxes on American agricultural products such …

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Public invited to review Ankeny’s South Ankeny Boulevard revitalization plan

The city of Ankeny is hosting an open house on March 24 from 4 to 7 p.m. at New City Church for the public to review the nearly complete South Ankeny Boulevard Revitalization Plan. The …

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National Bar Association hosting conference in Des Moines

The National Bar Association, the nation’s largest global network of predominantly Black American attorneys and judges founded 100 years ago in Des Moines, will return to Des Moines for its 45th annual Midyear Conference and …

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IEDA board approves contract for N.W. Iowa disaster recovery

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The Iowa Economic Development Authority board on Friday approved entering a contract not to exceed $136,000 with Virginia-based ICF Incorporated LLC to help with flood recovery in …