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Economic Development

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Iowa leading indicators rise

The Iowa Leading Indicators Index increased to 107.0 in September from 106.9 in August. The scale is based on a score of 100 in 1999. September marked the third month in the past four that the index …

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IEDA opens applications for block grants

The Iowa Economic Development Authority will open an early round of Community Development Block Grant applications covering $1.6 million in a community facilities fund. The competitive grants go to cities and counties for a variety …

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Harwood to highlight Capital Crossroads’ session

Midway through its 2.0 round of regional planning, Capital Crossroads is bringing in author Rich Harwood for a look at how communities can achieve bold projects. The Dec. 12 midpoint review will run 11:30 a.m. …

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Iowa leading indicators unchanged in August

The most recent Iowa Department of Revenue report showed the Iowa Leading Indicators Index unchanged in August at 107, the third straight month at the same reading.

Half of the eight components contributed positively.

The …

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Iowa unemployment rate remains at 2.5%

Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained at 2.5% in September, up slightly from 2.4% a year ago. The U.S. rate was 3.5% in September. The number of unemployed Iowans increased to 44,200 in September from …

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IEDA awards aid to projects in D.M., Adel, C.R., Harrison County

The Iowa Economic Development Authority Board today approved assistance for projects in Adel, Cedar Rapids and Harrison County expected to create 32 jobs combined and bring $12.2 million in new capital investment.

The board also …

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Iowa Rural Mainstreet Index rises

Creighton University’s October Rural Mainstreet Index for Iowa rose to 49.6 from September’s 48.7. 

Readings above 50 suggest growth. Creighton each month surveys bank CEOs in rural areas of a 10-state region dependent on agriculture …

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Closer Look: Kris Maggard

Kris Maggard says the jobs and experiences she’s had since graduating from college nearly 30 years ago prepared her for the position of executive director of the Avenues of Ingersoll & Grand.

Maggard, who was …

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Woodard named Partnership SVP

Longtime policy staffer Andrea Woodard has been promoted to senior vice president of government relations and public policy for the Greater Des Moines Partnership. Woodard joined the Partnership policy team in 2014 and had directed the DSM …

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State panel projects slow growth, no recession

Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier: A panel of state revenue experts on Monday projected continued slow growth for the Iowa economy but did not see signs of an impending recession. Citing caution, revenue conference members set state revenue …

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