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State launches new grant, loan program for energy-related projects

The Iowa Economic Development Authority and the Iowa Energy Center have launched two new financial assistance programs to facilitate energy-related projects in Iowa — the IEC Grant Program and the Alternate Energy Revolving Loan Program. …

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Iowa index foresees a stall in hiring growth, moves closer to signalling recession

The state economy has slowed to a level that could signal an approaching recession, according to the Iowa Department of Revenue. The Iowa Leading Indicators Index dipped to 107.3 in January, the fourth consecutive decline …

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$4.1 million awarded for infrastructure projects


The Iowa Economic Development Authority awarded $4.1 million in Community Development Block Grant funds for community water and sewer infrastructure projects, the IEDA announced last week. IEDA received 14 applications totaling $5 million in funding requests, …

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ABI survey: Business leaders bullish



Iowa business leaders seem more focused on a strong economy than on possible trouble from tariffs, the latest survey by the Iowa Association of Business and Industry found. 


“Sales continue to be strong for ABI …

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Iowa Sister States delegation to travel to Kosovo in May

The Kosovo Consulate, in partnership with Iowa Sister States, is offering the opportunity for Iowans to travel to Kosovo during the week of May 5 as part of an Iowa delegation. A limited number of spaces …

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Axne accuses Wells Fargo of cutting Des Moines workers to ship their jobs overseas

Des Moines Register: While Wells Fargo blamed declining workload when it announced hundreds of local layoffs late last year, U.S. Rep. Cindy Axne said the company appeared to be shipping American jobs overseas. Axne, D-Iowa, questioned …

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Unemployment payments delayed

A systems processing error led to a delay in unemployment benefits for Iowans. The state is working on the issue. Iowa Workforce Development Director Beth Townsend said she learned Tuesday that Thursday’s payments would be …

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IEDA, IFA send $2M to Marshalltown for disaster recovery

The Iowa Economic Development Authority and the Iowa Finance Authority will provide a combined $2 million for Marshalltown’s recovery efforts following last year’s tornado. Commercial and residential properties are eligible for the funding, which is for redevelopment, rehabilitation or …

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Ernst proposes paid parental leave bill

Iowa U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst proposed new parental leave legislation Tuesday that would let new parents take paid time off to care for their children by delaying retirement, the Des Moines Register reported. Ernst and Utah Sen. Mike …

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State unemployment rate was 2.4% in January

Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained at 2.4 percent in January, Iowa Workforce Development said. The state’s jobless rate was 2.8 percent one year ago. The U.S. unemployment rate rose to 4 percent in January. …