OMAHA, Neb. — The economy in rural parts of 10 Plains and Western states, including Iowa, appears to be on record pace, according to a monthly survey of bankers released Thursday. That survey saw individual indicators soar and the overall index rocket to its highest reading since the survey began in 2006.
Bankers Say Rural Areas Recovering
Associated Press, The Gazette (Cedar Rapids)
Thu, 03/18/2021 - 10:18am
Sections: u.s.
Topics: Iowa Linn County Cedar Rapids
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