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July Rural Mainstreet Index report shows expanding economy

Iowa’s July Rural Mainstreet Index rose to 54.1 from 51.7 in June, and the state’s farmland price index climbed to 63.1 from June’s 55.6.

Iowa’s new-hiring index for July also expanded to 57.9 from 52.4 …

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WDM Chamber of Commerce announces DEI Excellence award winners

The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce will host its third annual Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Workplace Excellence Awards from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Sept. 7 at the Community Choice Convention Center, located at 833 …

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Iowa’s unemployment rate remains at 2.7%

Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in June was 2.7%, the same as it was in April and May, Iowa Workforce Development reported today.

The state’s labor force participation rate increased to 68.7% in June, the …

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Oskaloosa site achieves certification status

The Oskaloosa Innovation Park became the latest site to achieve certification through the Iowa Economic Development Authority’s certified site program. Debi Durham, Iowa Economic Development Authority and Iowa Finance Authority director, joined Oskaloosa and Mahaska …

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Sales growth, workforce expected to remain steady, Q2 ABI survey finds

In the quarterly business survey sent to the Iowa Association of Business and Industry board members, 45% of respondents expressed optimism for sales growth in the upcoming quarter, and 42% of respondents anticipated their sales …

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UpLift basic income pilot prepares for community conversations as checks are delivered

Researchers behind the UpLift basic income pilot project are planning community conversations for later this year to gather information to present to community and business leaders to create the next steps in addressing the needs …

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Grimes is named an Iowa Great Place

The Iowa Economic Development Authority and Iowa Great Places Citizen Advisory Board designated Grimes as an Iowa Great Place. The designation recognizes communities dedicated to improving their quality of life and quality of place. “From …

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Partnership holding multicultural reception Aug. 2

The Greater Des Moines Partnership has announced a partnership with Corteva Agriscience to host a Multicultural Reception on Aug. 2. This event aims to foster new relationships and promote an inclusive community in the Greater …

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West Des Moines chamber announces speakers for August luncheon

The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce announced the group of educational leaders from across Iowa who will discuss the public education system, successes and opportunities for growth during the 2023 luncheon on Aug. 17 …

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Creighton Business Conditions Index points to slow growth

Warning signals last fall and early this year of a recession have cooled with the Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index remaining above growth-neutral for a fifth consecutive month.

Iowa’s overall June index climbed from …