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Economic Development

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Measure of state economic activity stays the same April to May

A measure of the Iowa economy was unchanged in May from April, marking the second month in a row that the index has held steady, the Iowa Department of Revenue said. Four of the eight …

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Trade tussle having little effect, yet, on farm exports

Despite trade disputes with China, Canada, Mexico and the European Union, the four largest customers for U.S. farm exports, 2018 will be a banner year for overseas sales, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture …

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Report: Working but earning too little to just get by

Nearly 100,000 Iowa working households — accounting for 227,000 people — earn too little for a basic standard of living without public supports beyond health insurance, despite one or more full-time wage earners in the …

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Polaris says it might move some motorcycle production from Iowa to Poland

Associated Press: Polaris Industries said Friday that it is considering moving some of its Iowa production of motorcycles out of the country because of European tariffs, just days after Harley-Davidson announced a similar move. A spokeswoman …

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Partnership announces initial DSM Fellowship class

The Greater Des Moines Partnership today announced the initial cohort for its new DSM Fellowship program. A total of 24 employees at 14 Greater Des Moines companies are participating in the pilot class of the professional development …

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Rypma project in East Village will receive state historic tax credits

A $2.2 million plan to convert an 89-year-old sliver of a building at East Fifth Street and East Grand Avenue into a restaurant, a bar and a single apartment has been awarded $393,686 in state …

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SBA to host regulatory reform roundtable July 18 in West Des Moines

The Office of Advocacy of the U.S. Small Business Administration will host a regulatory reform roundtable in West Des Moines from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 18. The event is an opportunity for small-business …

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Ames still has lowest U.S. metro unemployment rate

Ames’ 1.5 percent unemployment rate was the lowest among U.S. metro areas in May, continuing the Story County university town’s run as one of the toughest places to find workers. Yuma, Ariz., had the highest …

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Attractions

Greater Des Moines leaders plan hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of parks improvements that aren’t just about zip lining, kayaking, swimming, fishing or hearing an outdoor concert.

The improvements are about attracting and keeping …

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NOTEBOOK – One Good Read: Manufacturers grapple with how to improve economic fortunes

This Good Read starts out in a city in Ohio, but it may as well be looking at Iowa or Greater Des Moines. Low unemployment. High need for skilled workers. Business owners seeking ways to …