Downtown housing gains momentum amid survey findings
An Economic Alliance urban living forum drew about 170 attendees, with 117 surveyed on downtown living. Most potential renters favor $500 to $1,200, buyers $150,000 to $199,000, and 14 percent at $250,000 or more, while appeals include energy, walkability, and proximity to work. Concerns include groceries and parking. Coventry Lofts and other projects aim to fill gaps as development drives Cedar Rapids growth.
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Flexible cash leases rise in corn farming near Monticello
The article notes farm cash rents near Monticello have surged about 47 percent with statewide averages around 270 per acre. It discusses flexible leases tying base rent to local corn prices and a trigger-based flex payment, plus methods for determining yields and costs to keep leases fair.
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Reich Warns on Income Inequality and Middle Class Shrink
Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich cautions that rising income and wealth concentration threatens the middle class and consumer spending. His new documentary Inequality for All, shown at Sundance, argues for policy changes to address the widening gap and stalled economic growth.
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