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VIDEO: What’s ahead for the Iowa economy in 2018?

How will Iowa’s economy fare in 2018? We asked a panel of experts at our annual Economic Forecast Luncheon to tell us whether the Iowa economy will improve or regress in 2018.

Watch the video …

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Iowa Senate proposes millions more in cuts to regents, community colleges

Cedar Rapids Gazette: An Iowa Senate bill scheduled for discussion this afternoon would nearly quadruple the cuts that Gov. Kim Reynolds proposed earlier this month for the Board of Regents in the current budget year. The …

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Principal Financial provides $50,000 IT training grant to DMACC

Principal Financial Group has awarded a $50,000 grant in support of Des Moines Area Community College’s Information Technology and Network Administration program. The grant allows DMACC to purchase new technology and software, along with additional …

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Carlisle High recognized for Hispanic student achievement

Carlisle High School was among five schools honored today by the State Board of Education for their work to raise achievement among groups of students who traditionally face challenges in the classroom. The Breaking Barriers …

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Need capital? Partnership offers advice

The Greater Des Moines Partnership has two events coming related to raising capital. The Capital for Your Business seminar is from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 22 at the Partnership. This event will examine bank …

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Small-business index shows optimism for economy, revenues

Small-business owners across the United States began 2018 feeling very positive about the overall economy and outlook for their businesses, according to results from the Wells Fargo/Gallup Small Business Index released today. The survey, taken just after …

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Takeaway from 2018 Economic Forecast event

Jay Byers, CEO of the Greater Des Moines Partnership, said 2018 looks to be a strong year buoyed by tax reform and metrowide efforts.

“Our queue is strong, and the regional economic trends are all …

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NOTEBOOK – One Good Read: Philadelphia pushes forward on creating drug safe-injection sites

While Iowa’s problem with opioid prescriptions can’t compare with some states, deaths from the drug have quadrupled in 20 years, as we reported in October, according to a report from the University of Iowa Injury …

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Renewable fuels summit speaker to weigh challenges

The Iowa Renewable Fuels Summit Jan. 30 will feature a talk on changes to the industry, including the growth of the electric vehicles industry. Neelesh Nerurkar, vice president and senior analyst of Clearview Energy Partners …

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Iowa homeless programs to receive $9 million in federal funds

Programs that assist homeless individuals and families in Des Moines and Polk County will receive $3.4 million in federal funds to boost their efforts, the Iowa Finance Authority said. The funds are provided via the …