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The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) began taking applications today for its Workforce Housing Tax Credit program. The $20 million fund, intended to promote the development of housing across the state, is likely to receive …
After supporting $1 million in state tax credits for the renovation of the former Register and Tribune building earlier this month, the Des Moines City Council was set today to consider applications for another $10.8 …
It’s going to be a good year.
But don’t look for the economy to lift off like a rocket. Instead, expect solid growth in the United States, especially if the economies of China, Greece and …
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To measure the economic temperature of business leaders here in Iowa, we had our reporters poll leaders from each of their beats, and we set up an online poll for all of our readers. We …
Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to 4.1 percent in December from 4.3 percent in November, Iowa Workforce Development reported. The state’s jobless rate was 4.2 percent one year ago. The U.S. unemployment rate fell to 5.6 …
The Iowa Business Council’s 2015 Iowa Competitiveness Index found stagnant population growth that means efforts to improve quality of life, affordability, and employment opportunities will be even more important in the future, the council reported.
“In …
John and Mary Pappajohn have presented a $50,000 gift to the North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) Foundation in honor of Jamie Zanios, who retired as from his position as NIACC vice president of institutional …
The U.S. Conference of Mayors and Wells Fargo & Co. today announced a grant program aimed at accelerating neighborhood revitalization, economic development and job creation in municipalities across the country. CommunityWINS will include a $3 …
Is 2015 the year interest rates rise? Should you expect wage increases? What about the impact of the global economy on Iowa?
To help bring some clarity to the direction of the economy and to …
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