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Rural Mainstreet Index falls on declining farmland prices

The Goss Rural Mainstreet Index fell to 50.8 in January from December’s much healthier reading of 56.1. The index, a survey of bank CEOs in a 10-state area that includes Iowa, is put together by …

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Sieker, managing partner of agriculture consultant, passed away this week

Blake Sieker, managing partner at Context Network LLC, passed away unexpectedly Jan. 14 at his home in Castle Pines Village, Colo., the West Des Moines-based agribusiness management consulting firm said. He was 51. Sieker joined …

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Iowa State to open economic development office

Iowa State University announced yesterday that it has created a new Office of Economic Development and Industry Relations, The Des Moines Register reported. It will be led by Michael Crum, a senior policy adviser on economic …

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Last day to vote: Where is Iowa’s economy headed in 2014?

 

Question:

In 2014, I believe the Iowa economy will …

– Improve Dramatically

– Improve Slightly

– Remain About the Same

– Regress Slightly

– Regress Dramatically

 

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Senate approves $1.1 trillion bill to end government funding battle

Reuters: Washington’s battles over government funding ended with a whimper on Thursday as the U.S. Senate approved a $1.1 trillion spending bill that quells for …

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Youth health philanthropy initiative launched

Mid-Iowa Health Foundation announced that it has launched a Youth Health Philanthropy Initiative to reach out to community organizations to improve the health and well-being of children and youths in Greater Des Moines. The foundation …

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EcoEngineers, McGladrey enter strategic partnership

EcoEngineers, a Des Moines-based software, engineering and energy compliance firm that serves the biofuels industry, announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with audit and tax consulting firm McGladrey LLP to provide streamlined …

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If you have questions about the economy, ask an ISU professor

Iowa State University announced yesterday the launch of an “Ask an Economist” website for the public to get answers on a variety of economics topics. The website is intended to make it easier for the …

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Guest Opinion: Cigarette tax increase could have repercussions for Iowa convenience stores

By Dawn Carlson, president of Petroleum Marketers and Convenience Stores of Iowa

 

There are few things more saddening than watching a once-thriving community lose jobs due to a widespread economic decline. That’s what many …

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United Way of Central Iowa raises record amount in 2013 fundraising campaign

The 2013 United Way of Central Iowa campaign raised a record-breaking $27.5 million, according to a news release.

United Way announced the final fundraising total Thursday night at the Des Moines Embassy Club. This is …