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Iowa Leading Indicators Index decreases in October

The Iowa Leading Indicators Index decreased 0.2 percent to 108.2 in October, its first decline in the past six months, the Iowa Department of Revenue announced. The index, made up of eight leading indicators, had experienced five …

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Partnership releases state legislative agenda

The Greater Des Moines Partnership at a luncheon today released its platform for the next session of the Iowa Legislature. The biggest priorities feature some familiar topics. The full list of priorities is here.

The top …

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More updates on U.S. trade

There were a few developments over the weekend on the China-U.S. trade battle and other matters. Here’s a summary to catch you up on some details.

U.S. and China call truce in trade war
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Dec. 18: Living Intentionally: How to Make This Your Best Year Yet

Host: Iowa Center for Economic Success
About: Learn a practical way to live intentionally and set your course for a thriving life, 31 days at a time. The session, led by Dorene MacVey, owner and coach …

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Des Moines metro unemployment drops below 2 percent

The Des Moines metro unemployment rate is among the lowest in the nation, according to the latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Des Moines-West Des Moines MSA had an unemployment rate of 1.9 …

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Survey: Small businesses feeling strain of tight workforce

Small businesses are feeling the strain of a tight labor market, according to results from a national survey released Wednesday. Nevertheless, small business owners’ optimism about the national economy is at an all-time high, according …

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Partnership legislative luncheon Monday

The Greater Des Moines Partnership will unveil its lobbying agenda for this year’s Legislature Monday at a luncheon featuring legislative leaders. The lunch at the Hilton Des Moines Downtown runs 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. …

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Latest headlines on global trade issues

The United States and China continue to exchange tough talk in the ongoing trade and tariff battle. A new front developed with a Brexit deal being struck. Here are some of the latest developments on …

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Downtown Ames begins search for new director

Ames Tribune: With the departure of Cindy Hicks last week, Downtown Ames has begun the search for a new executive director to keep what group officials say is the momentum Hicks created in her more than …

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Corridor personal income lagged national average in ’17

Personal income in eastern Iowa’s Creative Corridor area was above the state average but lagged the national average in 2017, the Corridor Business Journal reported. Growth rates ranged from 2.7 percent in Iowa County to 1.4 percent …

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