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Iowa Noted for Low Unemployment Rate

Iowa Noted for Low Unemployment Rate

Yahoo Finance recently released the top ten states with low unemployment rates. Iowa showed up at number 10 on that list with a 6.8% unemployment rate, under the national average by 2.7%. Iowa has been steadily gaining jobs throughout the year, in just July Iowa gained [Read More]

Des Moines Ranked 7th Best City for the Next Decade

Des Moines Ranked 7th Best City for the Next Decade

Kiplinger Magazine named Des Moines seventh in the 10 Best Cities for the Next Decade. Des Moines was touted for it’s excellent work at luring back young Iowans and attracting  talent by developing its downtown and promoting the jobs available in the many industries [Read More]

Small Business Support Program Launched

Small Business Support Program Launched

In another effort to create good-paying jobs, the new Iowa Small Business Loan Program designed to help small business owners having trouble accessing resources to stay open or expand will begin accepting applications today. The Iowa Small Business Loan Program will provide [Read More]

Iowa: A Great Place to Raise Kids

Iowa: A Great Place to Raise Kids

According to a new Kids Count survey, Iowa is the 6th best place to raise kids in America. Here’s the story: Iowa Ranks 6th in Latest National Kids Count Child Well-Being Report Iowa ranks 6th nationally in the 2010 national Kids Count report on child well-being. The [Read More]

Business Growth Grants Awarded to Iowa Communities

Business Growth Grants Awarded to Iowa Communities

The Iowa Department of Economic Development awarded five Iowa companies, located in Coralville, Fort Madison, Iowa City, LeClaire and Sioux City, a Grow Iowa Values Financial Assistance Program grant. The grants were awarded to support increased production and business [Read More]

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Iowa Noted for Low Unemployment Rate

Iowa Noted for Low Unemployment Rate

Yahoo Finance recently released the top ten states with low unemployment rates. Iowa showed up at number 10 on that [Read More]

Curt Hanson Day

Curt Hanson Day

One year ago today, House Democrats and Curt Hanson won a surprise victory against the House Republicans and Stephen [Read More]

‘Iowans Helping Iowans’ Program Offered State’s Flood Victims

‘Iowans Helping Iowans’ Program Offered State’s Flood Victims

A new “Iowans Helping Iowans” flood assistance program was rolled out today. The program is meant to help families [Read More]

Iowa ACT Scores #2 in the Nation

Iowa ACT Scores #2 in the Nation

Once again Iowa’s graduating high school students ranked number two in the nation after the state of Minnesota. [Read More]

Des Moines Ranked 7th Best City for the Next Decade

Des Moines Ranked 7th Best City for the Next Decade

Kiplinger Magazine named Des Moines seventh in the 10 Best Cities for the Next Decade. Des Moines was touted for [Read More]