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

A real tail wagger
It’s rare to find employers — particularly larger organizations — that keep an in-house dog as a full-time employee perk. Learn more

Gains in June
Fourteen out of 22 Iowa-based companies posted gains for the month of June. Learn more 

Survey: Iowa economy looks good
Ninety percent of Iowa Business Council members anticipate higher sales in the next six months. Learn more 

Struggling households
More than one-third of Iowa’s households are unable to afford the state’s cost of living, according to a report. Learn more

‘Very healthy’ zone
The Iowa economy showed modest improvement in June, according to a report today from Creighton University. Learn more