Against the background of a dismal federal jobs report, two Iowa business group leaders on Friday said the state’s employers remain optimistic about the economy here, although they also warned against the impact of ongoing uncertainty in federal trade policy.
Iowa’s economy had a rough first three months of the year, according to federal data. While Gov. Kim Reynolds blamed a sluggish farm economy and former President Joe Biden, state experts say Iowa’s economy has been struggling for much longer.
A Chicago-based nonprofit law firm has filed a new lawsuit on behalf of subscribes to the Des Moines Register over a final pre-election poll that predicted Kamala Harris leading Donald Trump in Iowa.
Also, Iowa Farmers Union President responds to farm bill expiration
Iowa Business Council’s annual Competitive Dashboard reports labor force, education, health insurance ‘overperforming’,’ with diversity, obesity percentage and number of mental health providers ‘underperforming.’
As Iowa’s population growth trails behind other states, Iowa policymakers and business leaders must invest in strategies to grow and diversify urban and rural communities, according to the Iowa Business Council’s annual report released Thursday,
There is a shortage of affordable housing in Iowa, and the problem will worsen as the state’s population grows. To ensure workers have places to live and keep businesses in town, Iowa cities are leveraging local and state resources to spur new housing development and fuel the economy.
From wage increases to changes in company culture, companies are competing for a limited pool of workers.
Hiring a “talented and diverse workforce” remains a challenge, according to the group representing 22 of Iowa’s largest employers.
Iowa Business Council's economic outlook index decreases but remains positive
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