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Threats to Iowa’s economy in 2018

Briefly, what do you believe the biggest threat is to Iowa’s economy in 2018?

Zachary Mannheimer
principal community planner, McClure Engineering Co.
4 – improve slightly
Whether or not the Legislature can solve the water …

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In 2018 I believe the Iowa economy will …

What will the impact be of the economy on your particular industry?

Mona Bond
environmental specialist, Capitol Communications Inc. 
3 –  stay about the same
The construction industry is stable and I anticipate things will …

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NOTEBOOK: Who’s in the January 26 issue?

Here’s a list of local people in the January 26 issue of the Business Record and the page number of the article in which they are mentioned. Members can read all of this week’s stories …

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McLellan: A twist on old-school tactics

Last week’s column examined the changes in the Facebook algorithm and how those changes are going to impact businesses with a Facebook page. I thought it would be a nice change of pace to go …

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The Elbert Files: Attracting better workers

Gov. Kim Reynolds’ Future Ready Iowa Act is well-intentioned but won’t solve Iowa’s workforce problem.

Don’t get me wrong. I think the fact that she wants to spend $20 million over the next two years …

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NOTEBOOK: In case you missed it…

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

Index falls
Iowa’s Rural Mainstreet Index falls amid continued low commodity prices and concerns that NAFTA will be scrapped. http://bit.ly/2DvW9qo …

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Partnership sets 2018 priorities

The Greater Des Moines Partnership hopes to see significant progress this year on initiatives ranging from completing a new downtown retail plan to certifying a development megasite, starting a new coding academy, planning specific work …

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Water Works Foundation raises $9M, prepares for initial park construction

The Des Moines Water Works Park Foundation has raised more than $9 million in pledges for the initial phase of the recasting of Water Works Park — a project that will include a two-sided stage, …

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Pleasant Hill development sends a message: ‘We’re done planning; we’re doing,’ says the mayor

Plans are underway to convert a derelict amusement park along East University Avenue in Pleasant Hill into a commercial development that would include an apartment building, office and retail buildings, and, if market demand justifies …

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NOTEBOOK: Apple HQ for Iowa? Nah, it’s too darn cold

Waukee Community and Economic Development Director Dan Dutcher made a quick call Wednesday to a real estate contact at Apple Inc. after reading that the company planned a second U.S. headquarters. He thought he knew …