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Housing & Our Community
Iowa Leads the Nation in Property Tax Relief: Ranking State Reforms of the Past Decade
Introduction In June 2026, CSI evaluated the impact the state’s recent property tax reforms would have on Iowa’s local tax…
Housing & Our Community
Housing Affordability in Iowa – Q2 2026
Introduction Iowa’s housing market remains favorable in a national environment defined by unaffordability. With mortgage rates still elevated and prices…
Jobs & Our Economy
Made in Iowa: The Outsized Contribution of Manufacturing in the State’s Economy
Introduction Manufacturing is the backbone of Iowa’s economy, and how the industry fares over the coming decade will shape the…
Jobs & Our Economy
Iowa Jobs and Labor Force Update – June 2026
Summary Iowa gained 600 nonfarm jobs in June, with government employment falling by 500 and private-sector employment growing by 1,100.…

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