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All eyes on Des Moines

In 2016, the eyes of the nation will be on Greater Des Moines, not once, but twice.

On Feb. 1 and during the weeks and months leading up to it, national news media, politicos and …

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Mid-America index predicts slow growth

A June survey shows many expect slower economic growth for Iowa and other Midwestern states, the Associated Press reported. The survey report issued today shows the Mid-America Business Conditions Index rose to 53.0, from 50.4 …

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New Brookings report details innovation district lessons

In the year since the Brookings Institution released “The Rise of Innovation Districts: A New Geography of Innovation in America,” Brookings has visited or interacted with dozens of leaders in burgeoning innovation districts in the …

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Strong Towns chief: Wide roads hurt communities

Charles Marohn, president of the nonprofit Strong Towns, stopped by Windsor Heights Community Center this morning at the invitation of the Urban Land Institute Iowa. His message: Wide roads can be bad for business.

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Economic impact of craft beer tops $100M in Iowa

The economic impact of the craft brewing industry in Iowa exceeded $100 million in 2014, according to a study released by the Iowa Wine and Beer Promotion Board.

 

“The craft beer industry is one …

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Iowa lags behind nation in personal income growth

 
Why you shouldn’t worry about Iowa’s ag economy contraction    Iowa State University labor economist Peter Orazem says Greater Des Moines business leaders should not be worried by the latest report on personal income.…
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Economist: Don’t worry about Iowa’s ag economy

Iowa State University labor economist Peter Orazem said he isn’t worried about the latest national report showing Iowa dead last in the country in terms of personal income growth. And Greater Des Moines business leaders …

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Pella Corp., Grinnell College pursue expansions

The Iowa Economic Development Authority board approved plans for an expansion at Pella Corp. in Pella and a $100 million joint project involving improvements in downtown Grinnell and Grinnell College. Pella Corp. is expanding a …

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IEDA helps ISU buy metal 3-D printer to educate businesses

The Iowa Economic Development Authority board today voted to provide $100,000 toward the purchase of a metal 3-D printer that will be used to help Iowa State University’s Center for Industrial Research and Service educate businesses …

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Ohio firm awarded $500,000 for 200-job expansion to Urbandale

Ventech Solutions Inc., a Columbus, Ohio-based system integration and consulting services firm that focuses on the public sector, was awarded $500,000 in state High Quality Jobs Program tax credits to help with an expansion to …