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Gregg named Iowa Bankers Association president and CEO, steps down as lieutenant governor

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Former Iowa Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg will succeed John Sorensen as president and CEO of the Iowa Bankers Association, the organization said Tuesday.

The announcement of Gregg’s appointment to run the state’s industry …

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Grants connect schools with local fresh food

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is providing $2,000 grants for schools to buy fresh food from local farmers, according to a news release. The grants will go to 137 school districts and …

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New name, new contest announced for Iowa education-savings program

College Savings Iowa is now ISave 529, says the state treasurer’s office, which operates the state’s 529 plan program. A 529 plan is a type of investment account used to save for tuition, room and …

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Urbandale City Manager AJ Johnson announces retirement

Urbandale City Manager AJ Johnson has announced he will retire at the end of the year after serving in the role for 15 years. The city has started recruitment efforts for Urbandale’s next city manager.…

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City of Des Moines receives national recognition for historic preservation efforts

The National Alliance of Preservation Commissions has selected the city of Des Moines’ Historic Preservation Commission as its Commission of the Year. The commission’s preservation plan, ReflectDSM, developed new approaches for recognizing, supporting, preserving and …

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Fire Department announces Mobile Integrated Healthcare program

The Des Moines Fire Department says the launch of Mobile Integrated Healthcare will help reduce the number of unnecessary 911 calls by addressing the needs of a small number of high-volume callers. Department data shows …

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Guest opinion: Our state fair is the best state fair … for a congressional hearing on tax policy

Submitted by Dan Houston, chairman, president and CEO, Principal Financial Group

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The legacy of the Iowa State Fair spans 170 years — celebrating the state’s best in agriculture, industry, entertainment and achievement. I …

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Birdland Park awarded federal grant of over $5 million for improvements

The city of Des Moines has received a grant totaling nearly $5.3 million from the U.S. Department of the Interior as part of the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership program. Birdland Park and Marina Masterplan Improvements …

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Naig announces new food purchasing pilot program to assist food banks

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig has announced the launch of the Choose Iowa Food Purchasing Program – Food Bank Pilot. The pilot program, which was authorized during the 2024 legislative session and is an …

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Waukee school district to hold ribbon cutting for new aquatic facility

The Waukee Community School District is holding a ribbon cutting on Monday for the natatorium, a new aquatics facility featuring a competition pool. The pool can support two eight-lane competitions simultaneously. The facility, pictured here …