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Economic Development

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Mid-America business index down but above growth neutral

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The Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index came in at 53.3 for April, down from March’s 56.7. The index is above the growth neutral reading for the fourth consecutive month; …

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Local economists weigh in on trade, construction

The Greater Des Moines Partnership hosted an economic outlook panel webinar this week, with three economists weighing in on various business challenges. They discussed how the agriculture industry is faring with tariff changes and what …

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Greg Edwards: A portrait of progress

Greg Edwards will soon step down as president and CEO of Catch Des Moines after 25 years, saying the time is right for a change.

Edwards, 69, came to Des Moines in late 2000, after …

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Nearly 200 Central Iowa leaders heading to DC for annual DMDC trip

When a group of nearly 200 local leaders travel together to advocate for the same causes, it makes a difference.

That’s the power behind the Greater Des Moines Partnership’s annual 2025 DMDC trip, happening next …

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Economic outlook panel checks in on Iowa economy

At an economic outlook panel held Tuesday by the Greater Des Moines Partnership, statewide economists and a business consultant discussed how tariffs, inflation, interest rates and federal funding changes have affected various industries in Iowa, …

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Iowa awards $3.4 million to support registered apprenticeship programs

The state of Iowa announced $3.4 million in grant awards to existing and new registered apprenticeship programs across the state. Nearly $3 million was awarded to 59 programs supporting 5,133 apprentices and $427,800 was awarded …

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Equipment Leasing & Finance revises outlook down

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The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation, a national nonprofit focused on the equipment finance sector, this week published its second-quarter update for 2025, revising expectations downward.…

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Hy-Vee moving fresh food production in-store, closing Ankeny, Chariton facilities

Hy-Vee is shuttering two fresh food production facilities, and moving that food production back to stores, affecting 461 positions at the facilities.

Hy-Vee is “committed to assisting all impacted employees during this transition and is …

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Rural Mainstreet Index drops to 40.0, bankers support tariffs

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The Rural Mainstreet Index, produced by economists at Creighton University, is down for the 19th of the past 20 months.

The index dipped below growth neutral in April, according to …

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IEDA board approves assistance for projects in Perry, Belle Plaine

The Iowa Economic Development Authority has approved financial awards to an axle manufacturer and spice maker, projects that will create a total of 61 jobs in Central Iowa.

The board approved a $500,000 forgivable loan …

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