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Proposed soccer stadium project takes step forward with final application to IEDA

A rendering of the proposed Pro Iowa Soccer Stadium and Global Plaza. Business Record file image

The Iowa Soccer Development Foundation has submitted its final application for state funding to the Iowa Economic Development Authority, hoping to secure …

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Iowa Finance Authority, IEDA announce 2025 Iowa Thriving Communities

The Iowa Finance Authority and Iowa Economic Development Authority announced Council Bluffs, Des Moines, Fort Dodge, Mason City, Newton and Waterloo have received 2025 Iowa Thriving Communities designations, which highlight the efforts of Iowa communities …

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Inclusion Award applications now open; Inclusion Summit set for Nov. 8

The Greater Des Moines Partnership is seeking applications for the 2024 Inclusion Awards, which honor and celebrate employers who have championed diversity, equity and inclusion at their  organizations and in the community. This year’s awards …

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Rural mainstreet economy sinks to 2024 low

Iowa’s rural mainstreet index slumped to 44.2 from 49.5 in July, while the 10-state region’s overall reading fell below growth neutral for a 12th straight month, at 40.9, its lowest mark since November 2023.

The …

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Norwalk announces groundbreaking event for addition to southwest development corridor

The city of Norwalk, in conjunction with WB Realty Co., announced the opening of Dunn Industrial Park, a new light-industrial development. A groundbreaking event will be held on site, located at Delaware Street and Madison …

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Iowa Brewers Guild executive director talks future growth in state’s maturing craft beer scene

After a decade of rapid growth, Noreen Otto, executive director of the Iowa Brewers Guild, sees the state’s relatively young craft beer industry reaching maturity.  

Otto has led the not-for-profit industry group, which represents …

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Craft beer effect: What industry leaders say about brewers’ $1.25 billion economic impact in Iowa

Iowa’s craft beer industry generated a total economic impact of $1.25 billion from brewery operations, trade and tourism in 2022 and is projected to continue to grow over the next five years, according to a …

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Iowa’s unemployment rate remains at 2.8%, labor force participation falls in July

The number of workers in Iowa’s labor force fell again in June, while the state’s unemployment rate remained unchanged at 2.8%, according to data released today by Iowa Workforce Development. The unemployment rate has not …

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Nationwide analysis: Softer rise in producer prices could help tame inflation, lead to September rate cuts

A “softer-than-expected” rise in the producer price index in July, a marker of wholesale inflation, indicates more evidence of falling price pressures that could help tame inflation in the second half of 2024 and lead …

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Historic Peak Mansion acquired by Invest DSM

The two-story house at 1080 22nd St. is among the properties recently acquired by Invest DSM. The house, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, was built in 1900. The photo above shows…
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