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Leading indicators turn negative in May

The Iowa Leading Indicators Index decreased 0.1 percent to 105.6 in May from 105.8 in April, reversing the positive growth seen the last two months. Along with the negative change in the index, the monthly diffusion index …

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Prestage sets sights on Wright County for $240 million pork plant

Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier: Prestage Foods of Iowa announced today that it is planning to build a pork processing plant in Wright County. The $240 million project, which is expected to produce 900 jobs initially, was rejected …

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How to comment on Capital Crossroads 2.0

Capital Crossroads 2.0 is seeking input from stakeholders in the early work on the next five-year plan for Des Moines and other areas within 50 miles. You can still take a survey.

In addition, two town hall…
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How to comment on Capital Crossroads 2.0

Capital Crossroads 2.0 is seeking input from stakeholders in the early work on the next five-year plan for Des Moines and other areas within 50 miles. You can still take a survey.

In addition, two town hall…
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July 20: Des Moines Downtown Chamber Restaurant Series Luncheon

Host: Des Moines Downtown Chamber About: This is not your typical Chamber Luncheon. We will be focusing on downtown restaurants and the local food initiatives each brings to our downtown culinary culture. Hear from the…
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Nissen elected to National Council for Workforce Education

Paula Nissen, certified public manager for the Iowa Department of Education, has been elected to the National Council for Workforce Education board of directors, effective today. The council serves as the national forum to direct …

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July 14: Chamber Night with the Iowa Cubs

Host: Des Moines Downtown Chamber About: Your Chamber Night ticket includes general admission to the game, as well as: A pre-game tailgate party in the southwest corner of Principal Park parking lot with brats, hot dogs,…
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Big ideas: The next chapter

Capital Crossroads 2.0, the latest five-year vision plan for Des Moines and other communities within a 50-mile radius, recently launched. The effort will feature more surveys and interviews, with a streamlined process that will be …

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SBDC state, regional offices move under one roof at ISU Research Park

America’s Small Business Development Center has moved its state office and ISU regional office to Iowa State University’s new Economic Development Core Facility at the ISU Research Park. The two offices are now at 1805 …

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Study: Nearly 1 in 3 Iowans struggle to meet basic needs

A report commissioned by Iowa’s United Way organization says 31 percent of Iowans do not make enough to pay for their basic expenses — a figure that mirrors an earlier finding in Polk County and …