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Iowa’s unemployment rate remains at 2.7%

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

Overall, 46,300 Iowans were unemployed in May; in May 2022, 41,500 Iowans were unemployed.…

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Interest rates see no change following Federal Reserve meeting

After 10 consecutive interest rate hikes over the last 15 months, the Federal Reserve decided Wednesday to leave its key interest rate at about 5.1% to determine how higher borrowing rates have affected inflation, the Associated …

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Two communities to pilot new IEDA rural development program

The Iowa Economic Development Authority has awarded technical assistance and grant funding for two pilot communities, Woodward and Creston, through its new rural-focused Building Ownership & Organization by Strengthening Teams program.

Administered by IEDA’s Center …

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Bondurant site achieves ‘certified’ status; ready to be developed

A 68-acre site in Bondurant has achieved certification through the Iowa Certified Sites Program, sponsored by the state’s Economic Development Authority.

The site, located east of U.S. Highway 65 and south of Northeast 78th Street, …

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Partnership hosting public policy forum on placemaking

The Greater Des Moines Partnership is hosting its next public policy forum on placemaking on June 15 from noon to 1 p.m. Experts will discuss large-scale regional placemaking initiatives and their policy implications in attracting …

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Meeting to discuss Low Income Tax Credit Innovation Set-Aside program set for Thursday

A virtual meeting is planned for Thursday to discuss a new program that is designed to solicit proposals from developers for low-income housing projects that use innovative construction, financing or partnerships.

The Iowa Finance Authority …

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Ryan Moffatt to lead West Des Moines’ development efforts

Ryan Moffatt has been selected as West Des Moines’ new community and economic development director, the city announced today.

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Moffatt, most recently Des Moines’ economic development coordinator, will replace Clyde Evans, who is …

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$350 million mixed-use development planned in burgeoning Waukee

An Ames man with a passion for providing athletic playing facilities for Iowa’s youths is developing a complex in Waukee that will include two fieldhouses reminiscent of college arenas built in the first half of …

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Iowa’s economy seeing slow but positive growth, supply chain manager survey shows

Iowa’s economy weakened slightly in May but remained in positive growth territory, according to a monthly survey of manufacturing supply chain managers.

Creighton University’s Mid-America Business Conditions Index showed that Iowa’s index score fell to …

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Partnership wins national award for communications

The Greater Des Moines Partnership has been awarded the Communications Award of Excellence by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives. Its winning entry was the 2022 515 Day video, which celebrated the Greater Des …