Iowa Business Confidence Soars in 2026
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Iowa Business Councils Economic Outlook Survey reveals soaring business confidence, with the overall index surging to 65.35 in Q1 2026. Sales expectations hit a high of 73.68, capital spending plans climbed to 64.47, and employment outlooks remained robust. Gage Kent, chair of the council, attributes this to faith in Iowas economy. Despite challenges like input costs and talent acquisition, leaders call for federal permitting fixes and state property tax reforms to sustain growth.
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