In the News

Report: Colorado's business economy surges in May
Denver Post-CO, 06/03/13

Creighton survey: Slower growth but reasons for optimism
Nebraska Radio Network-NE, 06/03/13

Economist predicts slow growth for Nebraska economy
Nebraska Radio Network-NE, 05/29/13

Index Dips, Outlook Still Positive
WNAX-SD, 05/02/13

Survey: Nebraska has regained all jobs lost in recession
Nebraska Radio Network-NE, 05/02/13

Goss Report: Colorado's business economy healthy in April
Denver Post-CO, 05/01/13

Middle America Business Conditions Index for April
www.bloomberg.com, 05/01/13

Regional survey shows a dip in economic growth
Kansas City Star-MO, 05/01/13

Rural Midwest Bankers Expect More Economic Growth
KSAL-KS, 04/18/13

Wyo economic indicator falls slightly in March
Casper Star-Tribune-WY, 04/06/13

Valley economic indicator rises to highest level in three years
Central Valley Business Times-CA, 04/03/13

Colorado economy expanded at strong rate in March, Goss report says
Denver Post-CO, 04/01/13

Manufacturing sector showing strength
Minnesota Public Radio-MN, 04/01/13

Survey suggests Midwest economy improving
Minneapolis Star Tribune-MN, 04/01/13

Survey affirms business good in Bismarck-Mandan
Omaha World-Herald-NE, 03/22/13

Economist credits the Fed for big rise in the Dow
Nebraska Radio Network-NE, 03/07/13

Fresno State: Economy improving in San Joaquin Valley
Central Valley Business Times-CA, 03/05/13

U.S. factories see best growth since June 2011
Colorado Springs Gazette-CO, 03/03/13

Mountain States' Economy: A Mixed Outlook
Pagoda Daily Post-CO, 03/01/13

Mid-American Business Conditions Index for February drops slightly
Nebraska Radio Network-NE, 03/01/13

Sluggish growth, fallout from budget cuts expected
Omaha World-Herald-NE, 03/02/13

Creighton University economist says weak dollar hurting gas prices
Radio Iowa-IA, 02/22/13

Farm equipment sales help push Mainstreet economic index higher
Omaha World-Herald-NE, 02/23/13

Fed Partially To Blame For High Gas Prices
WNAX-SD, 02/21/13

Drought Has Done Little To Stop Rural Growth
www.seekingalpha.com, 01/23/13

Rural bankers in Iowa, Midwest see modest drought economic impact
The Gazette-IA, 01/21/13

Economist supports Keystone XL
KMAland-IA, 1/18/13

New Study Shows Economic Impact of Keystone XL Pipeline
KLKN-TV-NE, 1/17/13

Output continues slide in Utah, although rate healthy
Salt Lake Tribune-UT, 1/02/13

Index shows slow to no job gains in first half of 2013
Omaha World Herald-NE, 1/02/13

What happens if we fall off the cliff?
Nebraska Radio Network-NE, 12/28/12

Rural Economy Surges To Close Out 2012
www.beefmagazine, 12/27/12

Rural Mainstreet Index Highest Level Since 2007
www.www.farmfutures.com, 12/27/12

Rural Mainstreet Index Reaches 5 Year High
www.seekingalpha.com/12/26/12

Rural bankers bullish on farm economy (AUDIO)
www.missourinet.com, 12/23/12

Study: Missouri Has One of Weakest Economies in Midwest
Missouri News Horizon-MO, 12/04/12

Strong employment, production put Colo. economy ahead of nation’s
Colorado Springs Business Journal-CO, 12/04/12

Iowa Bucking Regional Trend in Manufacturing Job Creation
KCRG-IA, 12/04/12

‘Cliff’ worries curtail November output in Utah, U.S.
Salt Lake Tribune-UT, 12/03/12

Business conditions index rises a bit, still stuck in neutral
Nebraska Radio Network-NE, 12/03/12

Index points to sluggish Midwest economy
Omaha World Herald-NE, 12/03/12

Soft prediction for Holiday sales
KMA-IA, 11/20/12

Rural Mainstreet survey signals some drought relief
Omaha World Herald-NE, 11/16/12

Manufacturing survey shows contraction in Minnesota, Midwest
Pioneer Press-MN, 11/01/12

Survey: Economic slump looming in Midwest
Lincoln Journal Star-NE, 11/01/12

Mid-American Business Conditions Index drops to lowest level since ’09
Radio Iowa-IA, 11/01/12

Utah manufacturing activity cools slightly, but still robust
Salt Lake Tribune-UT, 11/01/12

Business index down slightly in Utah
Deseret News-UT, 11/01/12

Rural bankers see growth as drought effects offset by farm income
Omaha World-Herald, 10/19/12

Rural Mainstreet Index Soars: Bankers Expect 2.3 Percent Holiday Sales Growth
Nebraska City News Press, 10/19/12

Survey shows continued growth of Wyo economy
Casper Star-Tribune, 10/07/12

NE: Fact checking Medicare, Social Security and budget finds expert at odds with both Fischer and Kerrey
Missouri News Horizon, 10/04/12

Regional business index indicates flat growth in fourth quarter
Omaha World-Herald-NE, 10/02/12

Survey shows very weak quarter ahead for regional economy
The Gazette-IA, 10/01/12

Colorado business index dips in September but stays on positive ground
Denver Business Journal-CO, 10/01/12

Creighton economic report shows weaker Iowa economy
Waterloo Cedar Valley Courier-IA, 09/23/12

Construction, energy in Colorado see a strong bounce in August
Boulder iJournal-CO, 09/24/12

Creighton economic report shows weaker Iowa economy
Radio Iowa-IA, 09/05/12

State unemployment rate ticks up slightly
Rapid City Journal-SD, 09/04/12

State unemployment rate ticks up slightly
Lincoln Journal Star-NE, 08/17/12

Drought cuts into rural bankers' confidence
Omaha World Herald-NE, 08/17/12

Data signal that economy cool down taking hold in Utah
The Salt Lake Tribune-UT, 08/01/12

Drought contributes to drying of Midwest economy
Des Moines Register-IA, 08/02/12

Leading economic gauge slides further as drought hurts growth
Tulsa World-OK, 08/02/12

Poll: San Joaquin Valley bosses say economy OK for while
Merced Sun Star-CA, 08/01/12

Ernie Goss' scary report
Minnesota Public Radio-MN, 08/01/12

New report shows drought dragging down Midwest economy
Des Moines Register-IA, 08/01/12

Survey: Colorado economy slowed in July
Denver Post-CO, 08/01/12

Colorado business index sinks to negative ground amid state's severe drought
Denver Business Journal-CO, 08/01/12

Drought, economic turmoil, dragging down regional economy, study says
Kansas City Star-MO, 08/01/12

Goss: ‘Economic news is not good right now,’ but Midwest somewhat insulated
Radio Iowa-IA, 07/26/12

Creighton, ISU economists weigh in on drought’s impact
Sioux Nebraska Radio Network-NE, 07/31/12

Economist sees ‘rising likelihood’ of drought-related recession
Council Bluffs Nonpareil-IA, 07/27/12

Severe Drought Affecting Rural Economics
www.forexpros.com, 07/24/12

Drought causes Rural Mainstreet Index to plummet
Lincoln Journal Star-NE, 07/19/12

Drought spawns 'economic pessimism' in Rural Mainstreet survey
Omaha World Herald-NE, 07/19/12

Midwest slide: Heartland export index down
Kansas City Star-MO, 07/09/12

Wyo's economic indicators still positive
Casper Star-Tribune-WY, 07/08/12

Goss Report: Mountain states see a rise in economic indicators
Aspen Business Journal-CO, 07/06/12

Economy in 2012: Bringing Nebraska to Washington
KVNO-NE, 07/05/12

KS: Euro crisis will hurt exports, researcher predicts
www.kansasreporter.org, 07/03/12

Economy slow in Midwest, but Iowa stats improve
Des Moines Register-IA, 07/02/12

Creighton index shows weakening growth in Oklahoma
Tulsa World-OK, 07/03/12

Valley Business Index Dips Slightly
KSEE-CA, 07/02/12

Creighton economist expects weaker economic growth for the rest of 2012
KIOS-NE, 07/03/12

Index: Valley economy continues slow recovery
Fresno Business Journal-CA, 07/02/12

2 indexes hint that trouble lies ahead
Minnesota Star Tribune, 07/02/12

New data point to weaker growth in Utah, U.S.
Salt Lake Tribune-UT, 07/02/12

Goss Colorado business index recovers in June; job growth faster than 2011
Denver Business Journal-CO, 07/02/12

Iowa economy improved in June, Midwest’s slowed
Des Moines Register, 07/02/12

Economic index falls for second consecutive month
Nebraska Radio Network-NE, 07/02/12

Central Valley economic indicators slip
Central Valley Business Times-CA, 07/02/12

Global Economy Affecting Rural Economics
www.forexpros.com, 06/25/12

Index finds rural growth slowing
Omaha World Herald-NE, 06/22/12

State's economy barely grew in 2011
Lincoln Journal Star-NE, 06/10/12

Kansas Economy Continues to Slow, Two Reports Say
www.kansas.watchdog.org, 06/05/12

Economic indicator falls
Casper Star-Tribune-WY, 06/03/12

Romney, Obama clash over jobs
Quad City Times-IA, 06/02/12

Goss Colorado business index hits 7-month low but stays 'healthy'
Denver Business Journal-CO, 06/01/12

Survey: Valley business conditions continue to improve
The Business Journal-CA, 06/01/12

Valley economic indicator soars
Central Valley Business Times-CA, 06/01/12

Europe's woes prompt dip in Midlands index
Omaha World Herald-NE, 06/01/12

Reports indicate Iowa's economy is rallying
Des Moines Register-IA, 06/01/12

European economic woes hamper Midwest economic growth, index says
Kansas City Business Journal-KS, 06/01/12

Weak National Job Growth Will Affect Colorado Workers
KUNC-CO, 06/01/12

Early Planting Is Driving The Rural Economy
www.forexpros.com, 05/23/12

Business index remains strong
Casper Star Tribune-WY, 05/06/12

Lancaster Event Center seeks $44 million expansion, upgrades
Lincoln Journal Star-NE, 05/04/12