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August signals mixed Iowa industry prospects
Des Moines reports show generally sound overall activity in August with several sectors reporting steady or improving conditions, while brick and some agricultural districts lag. Meat packing and mercantile outlooks remain cautiously positive as firms expect a stronger fall. telegraph and utilities stay solid, petroleum and refinishing suffer from market volatility.
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