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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Carson City Council approved an ordinance on Tuesday, Feb. 3, to increase fees and regulations for pipeline franchises.

BRAINERD — How should property owners pay for road projects in their city? That’s a question Brainerd officials are taking up, exploring the idea of franchise fees to replace special assessments, ...

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, ...

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 ...