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Insuring Iowa’s Future: Understanding the Role of Insurance and Natural Disasters in Iowa’s Economy
Introduction Investing in mitigation can reduce losses caused by natural disasters and expand Iowa’s economy—and mitigation measures have become increasingly…
The Back-to-School Spending Burden in Iowa
Introduction National Retail Federation (NRF) research shows back-to-school shopping drives substantial demand throughout a wide range of retail sectors—from apparel…
Inflation in the Midwest – July 2025
All the data referenced in this report come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Consumer Price Index (CPI) database.…
Iowa Jobs and Labor Force Update – June 2025
Introduction In June, Iowa’s labor market continued to decline, with a net loss of 2,700 jobs. The largest decline was…