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Iowa’s GDP grows 5.2% in Q1 behind gains in manufacturing and agriculture

Iowa’s gross domestic product grew by 5.2% in the first quarter of 2021, a slower rate of growth than previous quarters as the nation continues to pull itself out of the coronavirus pandemic.

According to …

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New American Economy report details immigrant growth in metro areas

More than half of the largest U.S. metro areas — 55 metros — experienced increases in their immigrant populations between 2018 and 2019, according to an analysis released last week by New American Economy, an immigration advocacy …

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Partnership to announce its federal policy agenda on Tuesday

The Greater Des Moines Partnership will announce its 2021 Federal Policy Agenda during a virtual event on Tuesday, June 29. During the event, scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., Partnership leadership and volunteers will outline key …

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IEDA approves $100M state tax revenue for D.M. soccer and hockey projects, 4 other projects

The Iowa Economic Development Authority approved $100 million in funds for six redevelopment proposals across the state that are part of the Iowa Reinvestment Act program, including a planned soccer stadium in downtown Des Moines …

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Partnership announces date for Small Business Success Summit

The Greater Des Moines Partnership has announced that its fifth annual Small Business Success Summit is scheduled for Nov. 5. The summit is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the FFA Center on …

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Iowa unemployment rate rises slightly as slow recovery from pandemic continues

Des Moines Register: Iowa’s economic recovery continued to be sluggish in May, according to federal data released today. The state added just 800 jobs for the month, continuing a trend of inconsistent growth since November. Iowa …

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Iowa Business Council encourages congressional delegation to support bipartisan infrastructure deal

Leaders of the 22 largest companies in Iowa have sent a letter to the state’s congressional delegation encouraging them to support a bipartisan plan that would spend $1.2 trillion on the nation’s infrastructure.

The Iowa …

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Rural economy slows growth in June amid growing concerns about drought, federal debt

Iowa’s rural economy grew at a slower pace in June as growth in farmland values slowed and nonfarm employment continued below pre-COVID-19 levels, according to a survey of rural bankers.

Some Iowa bankers also raised concerns …

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IEDA announces $400,000 in grants for projects in rural communities

The Iowa Economic Development Authority has awarded $400,000 in grants to 26 projects that will help revitalize rural communities statewide and help them grow. The awards were announced today in a news release from the …

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Groundbreaking launches construction of multimillion-dollar Market District development

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The redevelopment of an area just east of the Des Moines River from industrial grounds to streetscapes began Thursday with a groundbreaking ceremony for the Market District, a multimillion-dollar …