WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (January 11, 2024) — Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF), the state’s largest grassroots farm organization, will address key priorities of protecting landowners and property tax-payers, the modernization of the state’s Grain Indemnity Fund and other important policies impacting Iowa’s farmers and rural communities during the 2024 legislative session.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA (January 10, 2024) — Late Monday night, Planned Parenthood North Central States (PPNCS) and the union member bargaining team for Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Healthcare Minnesota and Iowa reached a tentative agreement (TA) on a historic first contract for the 430 workers who voted in 2022 to form their union. Monday was the 37th bargaining session between the two sides and the final session lasted nearly fourteen hours, ending at 1AM.

COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (January 5, 2024) — We believe in rewarding our dedicated team members. Check out our attractive compensation package:

Base Salary:

- Current: $20.95

- Effective July 1, 2024: $21.58 (Guaranteed Wage Increase)

Wage Step Increases:

- Milestone increases after one, two, four, six, eight, ten, twelve, fifteen, twenty, and 25 years of service.

Retirement Benefits:

WASHINGTON DC (January 3, 2024) The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) is 

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 27, 2023) — Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) announces a partnership with ID.me, the next-generation digital-identity network that simp

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 20, 2023) — The Iowa Business Council (IBC) has released its 2024 legislative agenda. During the organization’s final meeting of the year, IBC members voted to focus on initiatives that will continue to increase Iowa’s tax competitiveness, enhance strategic workforce opportunities that increase Iowa’s talent pipeline, and support policies that improve Iowa’s ability to attract and retain cutting-edge companies.

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (December 19, 2023) — The Illinois Chamber of Commerce announced today the addition of Keith Wheeler as Senior Legislative Affairs Advisor. Wheeler will join the Chamber's Government Affairs team effective January 1, 2024.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (December 13, 2023) — The 2024 Legislative Agenda highlights the Quad Cities Chamber’s priorities for federal, state, and local issues focused on business and economic growth, quality of place and workforce, and talent development.

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 13, 2023) — The Iowa Department of Revenue is issuing updated income tax withholding formulas and tables for 2024. The Department updates withholding formulas and tables when necessary to account for inflation and for changes in individual income-tax liability resulting from changes in Iowa law.

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