Business report: Iowa economy resilient, but faces challenges

Iowa’s economy is poised for growth. The state’s tax climate has improved, and Iowa has made improvements in the health and wellness of its population. However, the state also is “challenged” by its slow population growth and many college-educated people continue to leave Iowa.

Those are some of the top findings of an Iowa Business Council (IBC) annual research report called Iowa’s Competitive Dashboard.

That report was released Tuesday morning,…