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Gov. Reynolds Appoints Jon Dunwell to Iowa Utilities Commission
Former State Rep. Jon Dunwell resigns his Iowa House seat to join the Iowa Utilities Commission, with Gov. Kim Reynolds praising his leadership and ability to balance growth with ratepayer protection.
Politics and GovernmentUSAState GovernmentsEnergyGeneral Politics Jon DunwellIowa Utilities CommissionKim ReynoldsIowa House of RepresentativesJasper CountyDes MoinesGovernment appointmentIowa Governors Office
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Gov. Reynolds Calls Special Session to Amend MEGA Program After Mesabi Metallics Steel Complex Announcement
Iowa lawmakers will return to the Capitol Friday, October 2, 2026, to amend the MEGA program after Mesabi Metallics announced the largest private investment in state history.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessUSAState GovernmentsEconomyFederal GovernmentEmployment and Labor Kim ReynoldsIowa General AssemblyMEGA programMesabi Metallicsspecial sessionsteel manufacturingDes MoinesIowa Governors Office
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SEC Chairman Levitt, Iowa Officials to Hold Investors' Town Meeting in Des Moines
SEC Chairman Arthur Levitt, U.S. Rep. Greg Ganske and Iowa Securities Superintendent Craig Goettsch will hold an Investors' Town Meeting on Friday, November 21 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Des Moines.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentUSAFederal GovernmentFinancial MarketsGeneral PoliticsLegal Securities and Exchange CommissionArthur LevittGreg GanskeCraig GoettschInvestors' Town MeetingDes MoinesIowa
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Iowa DNR Announces July EPC Meeting, Enforcement Actions, and Permit Reviews
The Iowa DNR has released details for its July 21 Environmental Protection Commission meeting, alongside recent enforcement actions and public review opportunities for air quality and water use permits, emphasizing public participation in environmental oversight.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEnvironmentLegalAgriculture Iowa Department of Natural ResourcesEnvironmental Protection CommissionEnvironmental RegulationsEnforcement ActionsAir Quality PermitsWater Use PermitsDes MoinesIowaUSA
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Des Moines Man Sentenced to 21 Months for Computer Fraud Against School District
A Des Moines man received a 21-month prison sentence for computer fraud against the Saydel Community School District. Ezekiel Dean Potter used stolen credentials to disrupt operations, causing outages and class suspensions.
Law EnforcementScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentEducationComputers and InternetLegalFederal Government Ezekiel Dean PotterSaydel Community School DistrictComputer FraudDes MoinesFBISentencingCybercrime