In case you missed it...
A brief look back at news from the past week on BusinessRecord.com.

East Village project
Tim Rypma’s plan for a bar, restaurant and single apartment in old East Village service station gets aid. Learn more

Franklin Junior High plans
Jeff Young unveils plans for a boutique hotel, restaurants, bars in old Franklin Junior High School building. Learn more

Business Council fans across state for input 
The Iowa Business Council  plans a series of forums to collect thoughts from rural and urban residents on community needs. Learn more

Financial struggles
More than one-third of Iowa’s households are unable to afford the state’s cost of living, United Way reports. Learn more

ABI members optimistic
The Iowa Association of Business and Industry’s third-quarter survey found its members bullish on the state’s economic growth. Learn more