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Iowa Leading Indicators Index rises .1% in September
The Iowa Leading Indicators Index (ILII) rose 0.1% to 107.8 in September, according to a report released by the Iowa Department of Revenue. The monthly diffusion index, which measures how widespread growth is among the index’s components, decreased to 62.5…
New CSI report: Iowa’s low crime rates deliver billions in economic benefits
Iowa’s relatively low crime rates have provided significant economic benefits for the state, according to…
Iowa housing market among nation’s most affordable, Common Sense Institute report says
Common Sense Institute (CSI) Iowa has released a new report detailing the state of the…
Iowa Business Council projects positive six-month economic outlook
The Iowa Business Council (IBC) has released its first-quarter Economic Outlook Survey (EOS) for 2024,…
Iowa Leading Indicators Index unchanged for fourth straight month in February
The Iowa Leading Indicators Index (ILII) remained at 105.2 in February, unchanged from November 2023,…
Report: Impact of Caitlin Clark on Iowa economy as much as $82.5 million
A new report from the Common Sense Institute (CSI) indicates that Iowa women’s basketball star…
Iowa Leading Indicators Index unchanged in January
The Iowa Leading Indicators Index remained unchanged at 105.2 in January, according to the monthly…
Iowa Business Council Competitive Dashboard: Labor shortage remains state’s biggest economic challenge
It may seem like an old refrain, but the song remains the same: Iowa’s greatest…
Are the Amana Colonies a tourist trap?
The Amana Colonies, long considered one of Iowa’s leading tourist attractions, is also one of…
Cedar Rapids among country’s top 25 job markets, new report says
Cedar Rapids ranks among the 25 best job markets in America, according to a new…
Mercy Cedar Rapids named among nation’s top cardiovascular hospitals
Mercy Cedar Rapids has been named one of the nation’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals, according…
West Bank recognized as a top-performing community bank
West Bank has been named one of the top-performing large community banks in the United…
WalletHub: Iowa, Minnesota among highest tax burdens
Iowans and Minnesotans face among the top 10 highest tax burdens in the nation, according…
ABI survey: Most Iowa manufacturers plan investments in 2023
The majority of Iowa manufacturers plan to make strategic investments in their organizations in the…
Report: Iowa’s economy competitive nationally, but improvements needed
Iowa remains competitive with other states in several economic measurements, but improvements are needed in…
Iowa City home sales prices jump in past week
The average sales price for Iowa City homes continued its bumpy ride for the week…
