Des Moines is considering up to a 50% increase in a fee on gas and electric bills to keep up with its portion of the funding for central Iowa's bus system. The City Council late Monday voted ...

West Des Moines wants to keep more of the tax dollars generated in the city within its control and is working toward adding what's known as a franchise fee to utility bills. “We’ve never had a ...

TOMORROW. LEADERS IN FORT DODGE HAVE DECIDED THAT IF VOTERS APPROVE A NEW FRANCHISE FEE NEXT MONTH, THE FUNDS WILL GO TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT. THE REFERENDUM GOES TO A VOTE SEPTEMBER 10TH. ON THE ...

BRAINERD — An open house planned to garner feedback on the idea of franchise fees in Brainerd went unattended Wednesday, Feb. 26. The Brainerd City Council first discussed the topic in October, ...

Owning a fast food franchise is a dream for many entrepreneurs. These brands offer name recognition, proven systems, and steady customer traffic. But while the rewards can be substantial, the startup ...

Reno City Council voted 4-3 to increase sanitation franchise fees. Here’s what that means for residents.

WILLMAR — The Willmar City Council during its meeting on Monday, Aug. 5, will conduct two public hearings related to the gas franchise operating in the city. The meeting takes place at 6:30 p.m. in ...