Iowa Business Council Is Optimistic For 2020
(Des Moines) — The final economic survey from the Iowa Business Council shows the leaders of the state’s largest businesses are full of optimism for the new year. I-B-C Executive Director, Joe Murphy, says some economists have continued to predicted the economy is going to slow down — but he isn’t seeing that.
The quarterly survey asks members to predict what they see for sales, capital spending and employment for the next six months. Murphy says the final 2019 survey has a score of just above 60.
Murphy says some year end action on important issues help push up the mood.
Murphy says the trade issues are just as important to the business community as they are the ag sector.
While the trade situation is moving toward some sort of resolution — Murphy says the lack of workers to fill jobs will continue to be a problem.
Murphy says overall the business community if feeling good heading into the new year.
You can see the full Iowa Business Council survey on their website.
Elgin Man Arrested For Murder Charges
An Elgin man is facing multiple charges following an early Sunday morning incident outside an Elgin bar.
The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office says 25-year-old Wyatt Guyer was arrested Sunday afternoon at his home without incident. Authorities say he was charged with attempted murder, intimidation with a dangerous weapon with intent, second-degree criminal mischief, assault with a firearm and assault with intent to inflict serious injury. The Fayette County Sheriff’s office says Guyer is being held in the Fayette County Jail on 25-thousand dollars bond.
Trial Is Set For Dubuque Man For Animal Neglect And Abuse
DUBUQUE, Iowa (AP) – A Jan. 13 hearing has been scheduled for a Dubuque man charged with neglecting livestock and failing to properly dispose of dead animals. Court records say 31-year-old Cesar Gonzalez faces nearly three dozen counts. The records don’t list the name of an attorney who could comment for him. Officials say several of the 26 animals rescued from the
Dubuque farm earlier this month were in poor health. The bones and rib cages of some animals could be seen, and they had matted hair. The animals removed included horses, a pony, goats, sheep, pigs and geese.
