The Iowa Transportation Commission is considering an expansion of a long-time economic development program to help communities hit by disasters. The DOT’s Deb Arp says the RISE program was created during the economic downturn in the 1980’s. “Iowa’s economy needed revitalization at that time, and through more diversification and more support for development in non […]
Former western Iowa chamber exec accused of theft
The former director of a western Iowa chamber of commerce faces four felony charges related to theft and fraud. The former