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Iowa's top economic development official says the state's small businesses are key to the state's well-being. Iowa Economic Development Authority Director Debi Durham told a group of local business owners and community officials during a forum Friday at Simpson College that 80 percent of the state's recent job growth has come from expansions at ... (more)

Working families that meet certain income requirements could receive a refund up to $5,891. "Thousands of hard-working families may not realize they are eligible for a refundable tax credit when they file their 2012 federal and state income taxes," said Ourth.

23, 2013, after an eight year battle with ovarian cancer. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb.

23, 2013, after an eight year battle with ovarian cancer. Memorial services are pending.