In its second Economic Forecast survey of bankers from across the state, the Iowa Bankers Association suggests Iowa’s economy will continue its moderate growth with a positive jobs outlook. “These improvements, combined with continued low interest rates, should have a positive impact in the areas of housing and consumer spending,” said John Sorensen, president and CEO of the bankers group. Iowa’s bankers predict continued softening in the ag economy and decline in ag land values. Bankers viewed housing as an area of economic growth, largely the result of pent-up demand and continued low interest rates. Read more