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Bill authorizing $1 million for Iowa Double Up Food Bucks would provide first-time state aid for program

A bill that would authorize $1 million in state funding for the first time for the Double Up Food Bucks program — an initiative that provides a 1-to-1 match to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) …

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Trump’s tariffs buckle markets, bring concern from US ag industry

Global markets reacted swiftly today to President Donald Trump’s decision over the weekend to move forward with his threat to impose tariffs of 25% on imports from Canada and Mexico and a 10% levy on …

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What do executive orders on DEI mean for businesses?

By Macey Shofroth | Fearless Editor

When President Donald Trump took office, he signed a slew of executive orders, including ones intent on dismantling diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts in both the public and …

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Webinar planned on responding to immigration raids

Fredrikson & Byron PA, which has law offices in Des Moines, is holding a free webinar on how to respond to an immigration raid by federal agencies and what to expect during investigations or audits …

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State of Iowa partners with Texas tech company on public safety solutions

The state of Iowa has selected Tyler Technologies, a software and technology service provider based in Plano, Texas, to provide new public safety solutions to the Iowa Department of Public Safety (DPS). The Iowa DPS …

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What’s happening with the federal funding freeze

A directive from President Donald Trump to pause trillions of dollars in federal grants, loans and other financial assistance was issued Monday night by the White House Office of Budget and Management, setting off concerns …

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Ankeny appoints interim city manager

Mike Schrock

Mike Schrock has been appointed interim city manager for the city of Ankeny. The Ankeny City Council made the appointment, effective Jan. 23, at a recent meeting. Former City Manager David Jones resigned …

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Business issues to watch in the 2025 legislative session

Iowa House and Senate Republicans’ desire for more changes to the state’s property taxes has been a focus for business groups and the state’s GOP leadership in the lead-up to and early days of the …

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Feuerbach joins Common Sense Institute as executive director

Lisa Feuerbach

The Common Sense Institute Iowa (CSI Iowa) board of directors has named Lisa Feuerbach as its executive director. Feuerbach started her new role in November 2024. CSI Iowa is a nonpartisan policy research …

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ServSafe Alcohol receives affirmative defense approval in Iowa

ServSafe Alcohol, a program that provides training and certification to workers who serve alcohol, has become the first classroom-based training in Iowa approved to provide affirmative defense protections to businesses whose employees complete the certification. …