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Economic Development

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Reynolds declared disaster in Story, eight other counties

Gov. Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation to set up aid for nine counties, including Story in Central Iowa. The move clears the way for state resources to be used to respond in Story …

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Waterloo-Cedar Falls named one of top 10 job markets in 2018

A California job search market has named Waterloo-Cedar Falls as one of the top 10 job markets in the U.S. this year, the Des Moines Register reports. Zippia, based in San Mateo, Calif., reports it used …

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Iowa GOP leaders worry about escalating trade war, say it threatens fragile ag economy

Iowa Republican leaders voiced concern Tuesday about a trade war after President Donald Trump upped the trade ante with China, threatening to slap tariffs on another $200 billion of products, the Des Moines Register reported. “We know …

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Report assesses status of workforce data systems

The National Association of State Workforce Agencies and the National Association of Workforce Boards today released a report sharing conclusions from a multiyear workforce data project that compares the various technology implementation and upgrade experiences …

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Mexico reportedly studying tariff strike on U.S. corn, soybeans

In the middle of escalating trade tensions, Mexico is reportedly studying tariff options on $4 billion in annual imports of U.S. corn and soybeans without harming domestic livestock industries, Reuters reports. Mexico has already imposed tariffs …

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Mexico reportedly studying tariff strike on U.S. corn, soybeans

In the middle of escalating trade tensions, Mexico is reportedly studying tariff options on $4 billion in annual imports of U.S. corn and soybeans without harming domestic livestock industries, Reuters reports. Mexico has already imposed tariffs …

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State unemployment rate down to 2.7 percent in May

Iowa saw its seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fall in May to 2.7 percent, down from 3.2 percent a year ago, according to Iowa Workforce Development. The U.S. unemployment rate dropped to 3.8 percent in May. …

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Dallas County ranks high for total investments into local economy

Dallas County ranks among the top 20 counties in the nation when it comes to overall incoming money invested into the local economy by individuals, businesses and government, according to an analysis by SmartAsset. Ranked …

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Student retention research garners award for IWD

Iowa Workforce Development’s Labor Market Information Division received an Applied Research Award from the Council for Community and Economic Research for its report on college student retention, “Retaining Iowa’s Talent: Post-Graduation Location & Employment Plans,” which was …

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Volunteers needed during ACCE convention

The annual convention of the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives will be held in Des Moines July 17-20, and volunteers are needed. More than 1,000 attendees are expected. You can sign up to volunteer online.…