News Articles for "Des Moines, Iowa"
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Iowa jobless rate drops to 4.7 percent in April
Iowa Workforce Development says the state's unemployment rate dropped to 4.7 percent in April, the lowest rate since December 2008. The department reporte...
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Powerball jackpot grows to $600 million
Powerball officials say the jackpot has climbed to an estimated $600 million, making it the largest prize in the game's history and the world's second lar...
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Iowa lawmaker adds fuel tax boost to ethanol bill
A proposal to increase the state fuel tax by 10 cents has resurfaced in the Iowa House. Chair of the House Transportation Committee, Rep. Josh Byrnes, R-O...
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Iowa legislature approves farm tour protections
Iowa lawmakers have approved a bill that provides farmers with additional liability protection for educational tours. The state House and Senate passed th...
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