Posts With Keyword ‘Economy’

Pella Regional Has Substantial Impact On Local Economy

Posted: Wednesday, February 15th, 2012 at 6:23 am

Pella Regional Health Center has a substantial impact on the local economy.

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Pella Corp Layoffs

Posted: Sunday, November 20th, 2011 at 6:23 am

Pella Corporation informed workers that they would be releasing 198 employees, most of whom work in Pella.

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Economist Discusses Optimism For The Coming Year On Let’s Talk Pella

Posted: Tuesday, April 5th, 2011 at 1:00 pm

Central College Associate Economics Professor Brian Peterson talks about the state of the economy on the national and local level.

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Economist Optimistic Despite Slight Rise In Unemployment

Posted: Monday, April 4th, 2011 at 6:29 am

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Despite a slight increase in unemployment in Marion County over the last few months, the rate has remained relatively flat over the past year.

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Economist Optimistic Despite Slight Rise In Unemployment

Posted: Sunday, April 3rd, 2011 at 6:29 am

Despite a slight increase in unemployment in Marion County over the last few months, the rate has remained relatively flat over the past year.

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Report Shows Pella Regional’s Economic Impact

Posted: Tuesday, March 15th, 2011 at 6:25 am

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The Pella Regional Health Center is also a positive financial boost.

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Local Banks Seeing Some Improvement In Economy

Posted: Wednesday, March 9th, 2011 at 6:27 am

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Some economic indicators are pointing to larger steps toward recovery from the Recession.

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Post Offices Look For Ways To Slim Down

Posted: Sunday, February 27th, 2011 at 6:25 am

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Agencies at all levels of government have been forced to adjust to a fragile economic recovery, and the United States Postal Service is no excecption.

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Brandstad Sees Export Opportunities In Marion County

Posted: Saturday, February 5th, 2011 at 6:27 am

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Governor Terry Brandstad says there are global opportunities to increase Iowa’s exports.

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Importance Of Shopping Local This Holiday Season

Posted: Monday, December 20th, 2010 at 6:27 am

With less than a week of shopping left before Christmas, time is running out to purchase presents for our loved ones this holiday season.

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Former Speaker of the House to Visit Pella

Posted: Tuesday, August 31st, 2010 at 6:29 am

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One of the leading figures in the Republican party will be in Pella next Thursday.

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Marion County Economy Rebounding in Some Sectors

Posted: Friday, June 11th, 2010 at 6:27 am

A recent survey stated that several Midwestern states are showing signs of economic recovery in the past month, but how does that translate locally?

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Signs of Economic Upturn Apparent in Pella

Posted: Tuesday, May 25th, 2010 at 6:21 am

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While there are certainly still visible signs of a struggling national economy, there is also an optimistic sense that things are beginning to turn for the better, particularly at the local level.

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Local Retail Economy Improving, say Chambers

Posted: Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010 at 6:27 am

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According to a recent forecast from the National Retail Federation, industry sales are on the rise and are expected to increase by 2.5 percent from last year.

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Knoxville Hospital and Clinics Contributes to Local Economy

Posted: Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010 at 6:26 am

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According to a study by the Iowa Hospital Association, the Knoxville Hospital and Clinics generates 245 jobs that add $13,706,351 to Knoxville’s economy.

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Study: Pella Hospital Boosts Local Economy

Posted: Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010 at 6:25 am

Pella Regional Health Center generates more than 850 jobs and adds over $37.5 million dollars to the local economy.

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Knoxville Economy is Doing Well

Posted: Thursday, January 14th, 2010 at 6:24 am

Though the national economy is far from perfect, the Knoxville community is doing quite well.

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Agriculture’s Impact on Local Economy Calculated

Posted: Thursday, October 22nd, 2009 at 6:25 am

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Agriculture and ag-related industry play an important role in Marion County’s economy, but it does not play as large of a role in the local economy as the statewide average.

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