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Iowa economy sees growth in August with little effect from derecho

Iowa’s economy rose several points above neutral growth in August, behind strong new orders and production, according to the Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index released today.

Iowa’s index climbed to 56.4 in August, up …

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Chung named speaker for September Tomorrow Plan speaker series

James Chung, president of the research and strategy analytics firm Reach Advisors, is scheduled to be the speaker for the September Tomorrow Plan speaker series, where he will use data specific to Des Moines to …

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IEDA awards tax incentives to General Mills, two other Iowa companies

Mid-States Materials Handling and Fabrication in Nevada was one of three companies to receive financial assistance for expansion projects. Photo by Michael Crumb.

The Iowa Economic Development Authority Board on Friday awarded tax credits and other …

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More than $3.7 million in tourism grants awarded to projects in 12 communities

The Enhance Iowa Board awarded more than $3.7 million to pool, library and park improvement projects in 12 communities on Friday. The Enhance Iowa program awards Community Attraction and Tourism grants for the construction of …

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Despite gains, Iowa’s rural economy remains at recessionary levels, report shows

Rural Iowa’s economy grew above neutral growth in August, but remained at recessionary levels for the sixth consecutive month, according to the Rural Mainstreet Index released Thursday by Creighton University.

Iowa’s Rural Mainstreet Index increased …

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IEDA launches #IowansUnite campaign

Following a tense news week dominated by hurricane-force winds ripping through Iowa, the Iowa Economic Development Authority has launched an awareness campaign aimed at supporting the small businesses that have heroically stepped up amid the …

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Promotions place Greater Des Moines Partnership in strong position for the future

Recent promotions and strategic realignments in leadership at the Greater Des Moines Partnership are not only part of a succession plan ahead of President Gene Meyer’s retirement, but are also meant to help the Partnership …

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12 Iowa housing projects awarded over $8.9 million in federal tax credits

More than $8.9 million in federal housing tax credits was awarded this week by the Iowa Finance Authority to support the construction of 12 housing projects in 10 communities.

The projects will result in the …

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Concerns over jobless numbers continue as Iowa economy inches into growth territory

Iowa’s economy climbed back into growth territory in July, although concerns remain as job losses continue to mount with expectations that high unemployment will persist for several more months, according to the Mid America Business …

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Iowa’s economic activity continued to slow in June but at a slower pace than previous months, new report shows

A monthly index of leading indicators tracked by the Iowa Department of Revenue continues to see declines in the state’s economic activity, but declines in June were considerably less than what was experienced in March …