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BEA: State personal income grows 1.3 percent in third quarter

State personal income grew 1.3 percent on average in the third quarter of 2015, the same pace as in the second quarter, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis reported. Personal income grew in every state, …

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IEDA approves $200,000 for INTL FCStone’s new digs in WDM

The Iowa Economic Development Authority board today approved $200,000 in direct aid for INTL FCStone Inc.’s new regional headquarters in West Des Moines. The Fortune 500 financial services company is expected to create 50 jobs …

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Iowa unemployment rate falls to 3.4 percent

Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 3.4 percent in November, the lowest rate since 2001, Iowa Workforce Development reported. The rate was 3.5 percent in October, and 4.3 percent a year ago. The U.S. …

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Brag Book 2015

Brag Book 2015

A collection of Greater Des Moines’ achievements.

 

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DuPont Pioneer reduces job forecasts, gives up state tax credits

DuPont Pioneer has decided to forgo $13.3 million in state tax credits for a $138 million expansion that is underway because the company couldn’t promise the required creation of 305 jobs due to “market conditions.” …

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Partnership panel: Water and soil answers include tax credits, sales tax, pollution trading

The Greater Des Moines Partnership panel charged with finding ways to improve soil and water quality has narrowed its focus to a range of voluntary efforts while hinting that it won’t rule out asking government…
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WDM 2036

When you are running one of Des Moines’ hottest and liveliest suburbs, and enjoying top bond ratings and the commercial punch of Jordan Creek Town Center, it would be easy to just try to keep …

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MPO: Policies promote too much parking, environmental damage

In a new report, the Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization makes the case that cities should change their policies to require fewer parking spaces and apartment complexes should charge for parking separate from rent.…
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Ames Economic Development hires business development director

The Ames Economic Development Commission has hired John Hall as the director of business development and marketing. Hall, currently executivedirector of the Story City Greater Chamber Connection, will begin his new job Dec. 14. In …

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Real GDP up 4.5 percent in Iowa for second quarter

  New statistics released today by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, which detail for the first time gross domestic product by state, indicate that economic growth was widespread across the majority of the states…