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Single-parent households hardest-hit by cost of living

Nearly one in four Iowa families lack an income necessary to maintain even a frugal budget, according to a report today from the Iowa Policy Project. Nearly three-fourths (74 percent) of single-parent families’ incomes failed …

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DMARC partners with Walgreens

The Des Moines Area Religious Council (DMARC) is teaming up with Walgreen Co. to help support DMARC’s 12 food pantries around the state.

Twenty-three Walgreens stores will now be donation sites as part of DMARC’s …

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Small businesses, big opportunities

Nearly 96 percent of potential markets are outside the United States, but taking products overseas can be a daunting and challenging task for small business owners.

“The biggest question is how do I get my …

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Dice survey shows better job outlook

A survey released by Dice Holdings Inc., a company that hosts several job boards, including Urbandale-based Dice.com, says the majority of hiring managers plan to add to their staff in the second half of 2012. …

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Hy-Vee names new CEO

Hy-Vee Inc. named a new chairman and CEO on Thursday after Ric Jurgens stepped down from the position after 43 years with the company.


Randy Edeker, previously the president and chief operating officer, took over …

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Consumer confidence unexpectedly falls

In May, consumer confidence fell to the lowest point in four months, defying economists’ predictions that consumer confidence would rise.

Economists surveyed by Bloomberg predicted that confidence would rise to 69.6 from 68.7 in April, …

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Iowa expected to add 4,800 restaurant jobs this summer

Iowa restaurants are expected to add 4,800 jobs this summer, a 5.2 percent increase over the March 2012 employment level, according to projections from the state and nation restaurant associations.

Historically, the restaurant industry is …

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Consumer confidence improves slightly after four-month low

Consumer confidence improved slightly in the week ending May 20, coming back from the previous week, when it was at a four-month low.

Lower gasoline prices, a decrease in firings and more home sales are …

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Unemployment declines slightly, equipment demand down

Stock futures changed little early this morning, despite two reports that indicate hiring might be coming to a pause.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that 2,000 fewer workers filed initial claims for unemployment last …

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Mass layoffs up in April nationally, decline in Iowa

The number of mass layoffs rose in the month of April, causing about 14,000 more people to make initial claims for unemployment insurance after losing their job in a layoff that resulted in more than…