Upper Midwest states defy national unemployment trends
www.ibtimes.com, 08/31/10

A hard row of crops to hoe
Omaha World Herald-NE, 08/30/10

Growth Fund to be up for vote
The North Platte Telegraph-NE, 08/27/10

Quality Growth Fund coming to a ballot near you
North Platte Bulletin-NE, 08/26/10

Expert: Restaurant Tax Would Hurt City's Sales Revenue
KETV-NE, 08/25/10

Illinois bank failures far from over as local economy falters, industry consolidates

Medill Reports-IL, 08/24/10

Bankruptcy filings continue to climb in Nebraska
Lincoln Journal Star-NE, 08/21/10

Recession, Part 2?
Omaha World Herald-NE, 08/20/10

Kansas, Midwest rural economies continue to soften
Kansas Reporter-KS, 08/20/10

Reverse trade mission scheduled for Omaha
Omaha World Herald-NE, 08/16/10

Business index remains positive
Casper Star-Tribune-WY, 08/08/10

Mountain states leading economic indicator inches higher
Wyoming Business Report-WY, 08/06/10

State, city job cuts taint recovery
www.CNNMoney.com, 08/06/10

Manufacturing survey finds continued but slowing growth; Minnesota job growth forecasts differ
www.MinnPost.com-MN, 08/04/10

Manufacturing growth continues to slow
Minnesota Star Tribune-MN, 08/02/10

Index: Conditions in Utah, Colorado, Wyoming continue modest rise
The Salt Lake Tribune-UT, 08/02/10

Iowa recovery is persistent but plodding, 2 reports say
Des Moines Register-IA, 08/03/10

Economic indicator shows growth in Utah
Deseret News-UT, 08/02/10

Minnesota jobs trending better than most states
Minnesota-St Paul Business Journal-MN, 07/30/10

Rural Economy Slows in July
www.agweb.com, 07/19/10

Economy slows in rural areas
Omaha World-Herald-NE, 07/17/10

Kansas, Midwest rural economies sputter in July
Kansas Reporter-KS, 07/16/10

Goss: Casinos follow economy
Omaha World-Herald-NE, 07/15/10

A cold streak for Bluffs casinos
Omaha World-Herald-NE, 07/14/10

Omaha Non-Profit Celebrating A Decade of Economic Development
KPTM-TV-NE, 07/12/10

A shadow of a doubt
Omaha World-Herald-NE, 07/11/10

New Casinos May Be Bad Luck For Atlantic City
National Public Radio, 07/06/10

Minnesota firms spending again
Minneapolis Star-Tribune-MN, 07/04/10

Where are the jobs?
Omaha World-Herald-NE, 07/04/10

Area economic confidence starts to plummet
Pittsburg Morning Sun-KS, 07/03/10

Becoming part of the solution
Spencer Daily Reporter-IA, 07/03/10

Regional economic survey shows Midwest stronger
Pioneer Press-MN, 07/01/10

Goss business index for Colorado jumps in June
Denver Business Journal-CO, 07/01/10

Surveys mark a slower rate of growth
Minneapolis Star-Tribune-MN, 07/01/10

Regional business index nudges higher in June
Deseret News-UT, 07/01/10

A summit of economic proportions
Spencer Daily Reporter-IA, 07/01/10

Europe's tumult could hurt S.D.
Argus Leader-SD, 06/28/10

Business startups lag
Omaha World-Herald-NE, 06/25/10

Casinos may sap charitable gambling in Delaware
The News Journal-DE, 06/18/10

Index shows economic growth
Omaha World-Herald-NE, 06/17/10

Why Gambling Has Gone Bust In New Jersey
Newsweek Magazine, 06/06/10

Signs arise that jobs are coming back
Lincoln Journal Star-NE, 06/06/10

Creighton survey points to growing economy
Radio Iowa-IA, 06/02/10

Economic Pessimism Common in Midwest, Survey Shows
Kiplinger News, 06/03/10

Fifth straight month of growth
www.istockanalyst.com, 06/02/10

KansasEuropean financial crisis hits close to home
Minneapolis Star Tribune-MN, 06/02/10

Business Council outlook optimistic
Des Moines Register-IA, 06/02/10

Region’s economic recovery healthy
Kansas City Star-MO, 06/01/10

Midwest economy index hits 4-year high
Minneapolis/St Paul Business Journal-MN, 06/01/10

Mid-America economic outlook brightens-survey
Interactive Investor, 06/01/10

Nebraska's entrepreneurial index values at odds
Lincoln Journal Star-NE, 05/29/10

College World Series is Omaha's party central
www.sportsillustrated.cnn.com, 05/28/10

'Bet conservative' on Wyo, speaker says
Wyoming Star Tribune-WY, 05/27/10

Goss 'bullish' on Wyo economy
Wyoming Business Report-WY, 05/25/10

Businesses hiring once again
Omaha World-Herald-NE, 05/23/10

Rural Kansas, Midwest economic outlook jumps to two-year high
www.kansasreporter.org, 05/21/10

Survey: Rural economy growing
Omaha World-Herald, 05/20/10

Creighton University reports farm equipment sales improve
www.machinefinder.com, 05/21/10

Midtown's heart begins to beat
Omaha World-Herald-NE, 05/18/10

Initial jobless claims fall nationally for fourth straight week, Illinois’ rise
Medill Reports-IL, 05/13/10

Goss business index for Colorado soars in April, but job growth to be slow
Denver Business Journal-CO, 05/04/10

Regional economy goes from ‘double-dip’ to ‘very healthy’ in five months
Kansas City Star-MO, 05/03/10

Mid-America economy remains in growth mode-survey
Reuters.com, 05/03/10

Republicans say tax cuts would spur businesses to start hiring
Des Moines Register-IA, 05/02/10

Kansas, regional economic prospects chill in April
www.kansasreporter.org-KS, 04/16/10

Banker survey sees decline
Omaha World-Herald-NE, 04/16/10

Kansas lags U.S. retail sales boom in March
www.kansasreporter.org-KS, 04/14/10

Windfall from casinos in doubt
Des Moines Register-IA, 04/12/10

Cut corporate income tax, Branstad says
Des Moines Register-IA, 04/06/10

Creighton survey shows solid economic growth in Iowa, Midwest
Radio Iowa-IA, 04/02/10

Midwest business conditions keep improving
Kansas City Business Journal-MO, 04/01/10

Goss business index for Colorado shows 6th month of expected growth
Denver Business Journal-CO, 04/01/10

Regional manufacturing builds strength
Kansas City Star-MO, 04/01/10

Business survey suggests growth ahead for Midwest
St Louis Public Radio-MO, 04/01/10

A fix with sales tax doesn't last forever
Grand Island Independent-NE, 03/27/10

Small Banks Thrive in Recession
KETV-NE, 03/26/10

Be Bullish on Agriculture, and Ag Banks
U.S. Banker, April 2010

County unemployment increases in January
The Flume, 03/25/10

Area Economy Index at its highest since April 2008
agweb.com, 03/22/10

Negatives are 'less negative'
Omaha World-Herald-NE, 03/20/10

Rural economy slow to recover
Kansas Reporter-KS, 03/19/10

State Even on family farms, agriculture is changing
North Platte Telegraph-NE, 03/20/10

Rural economy 'near growth'
Omaha World-Herald-NE, 03/20/10

Rural economic index rises to double March 2009 mark
Lincoln Journal-Star-NE, 03/18/10

GM reverses self; Midway will keep Cadillac, Buick brands
Kearney Hub-NE, 03/09/10

Economic gauge shows growth ahead for state
Tulsa World-OK, 03/09/10

Manufacturing continues to show expectations of growth
Grand Junction Free Press, 03/05/10

Report: Nebraska will lag in income growth
Lincoln Journal Star-NE, 03/05/10

U-I Economist Believes Iowa Economy Has Bottomed Out
Radio Iowa-IA, 03/05/10

Oklahoma’s economy holds steady, report says
The Oklahoman, 03/04/10

New battle of sexes: Economics
Omaha World-Herald, 03/04/10

Job surveys: Is the worst over for economy in Utah, the West?
The Salt Lake Tribune-UT, 03/03/10

State index stays in growth
Tulsa World-OK, 03/02/10

Kansas economy in growth mode
Wichita Business Journal-KS, 03/01/10

Goss business index for Colorado shows 5th month of expected growth
Denver Business Journal, 03/01/10

Two Straight Months Of Midwest Job Gains
WOWT-NE, 03/01/10

Economic indicator moves upward
Omaha World-Herald-NE, 03/01/10

February's Economic Report
WOWT-NE, 03/01/10

Economist Says Fear Driving Recession
Yankton Press & Dakotan, 02/27/10

Council Eyes Plan's Pension Payouts
KETV-NE, 02/25/10

Rural banker index drops
Omaha World-Herald-NE, 02/19/10

Bankers see bleak job prospects for Kansans
Kansas Reporter-KS, 02/19/10

Creighton economist says U.S. now a “bail-out” nation
Radio Iowa, 02/18/10

Terry: Stimulus not worth the cost
Omaha World-Herald-NE, 02/17/10

Wyoming index extends upward run
Billings Gazette-MT, 02/09/10

Improving Kansas economy still trails the region
Kansas Reporter-KS, 02/01/10

Goss index: MN business growth dips, but remains
Minnesota St Paul Business Journal, 02/01/10

Two thumbs up for manufacturing economy
Kansas City Star-MO, 02/01/10

Survey finds economic optimism
Omaha World-Herald-NE, 02/01/10

Goss business index for Colorado dips, but still points to growth
Denver Business Journal-CO, 02/01/10

Survey Shows Jump in Midwest Economic Recovery
ABC News, 02/01/10

Bravos and a buffalo chip to hand out
Site Selection Magazine, January, 2010

Bravos and a buffalo chip to hand out
The Jamestown Sun-ND, 02/06/10

Economist says Kansas economy improving
Salina Journal-KS, 02/04/10

State manufacturing sector on positive ground to start the year
Grand Junction Free Press-CO, 02/03/10

Goss index: MN business growth dips, but remains
Minneapolis/St Paul Business Journal-MN, 02/03/10

Creighton survey says economic recovery is picking up steam
RadioIowa-IA, 02/03/10

January manufacturing index shows gains in Kansas and Missouri
Kansas City Business Journal-KS, 02/02/10

Iowa eases out of recession, but recovery to be lengthy
Des Moines Register-IA, 02/02/10

Goss business index for Colorado dips, but still points to growth
Denver Business Journal-CO, 02/01/10

Business conditions improve slowly
Star-Tribune-MN, 02/01/10

Business index down in January, but still positive
Northern Colorado Business Report-CO, 02/01/10

Area's economy still weak but getting better
Omaha World Herald-NE, 01/23/10

Iowa sees 'staggering' job losses
Des Moines Register-IA, 01/23/10

Survey: Rural Bankers More Optimistic
Yankton Press & Dakotan-SD, 01/22/10

Declines slow in Kansas, regional economies
Topeka Reporter-KS, 01/22/10

Imagine that it could come true
Lincoln Journal Star-NE, 01/21/10

Will we see any Minnesota manufacturing job growth this year?
Minnesota Public Radio-MN, 01/19/10

Forecasters: Nebraska's economy set for sustained growth
Media Newswire-NE, 01/20/10

Some jobs gone for good
Minneapolis Star Tribune-MN, 01/20/10

Nebraska council predicts solid economic growth this year and next
Lincoln Journal Star-NE, 01/19/10

Outlook for 2010? Optimistic
Argus Leader-SD, 01/05/10

Creighton Economist says the overall index is at "breakeven"
kneb.com-NE, 01/18/10

Jobless rate bad news for state
Morning Sun-KS, 01/17/10

Tax credits announced as biodiesel still suffers
Biodiesel Magazine, January 2010

Inflation pressures held at bay nationwide in December
Medill Reports - Chicago, Northwestern University-IL, 01/15/10

Small towns weathering recession
Iowa Farmer Today-IA, 01/13/10

Wyo. business index remains positive
trib.com, 01/11/10

Business index remains positive
Billings Gazette-MT, 01/10/10

Confidence among Missouri producers improves in Dec.
mpnblog.com, 01/07/10

Business conditions remain in positive territory
Grand Junction Free Press-CO, 01/06/10

Downturn hits S.D. industry hard
argusleader.com, 01/05/10

9-state business index shows some progress
The Oklahoman-OK, 01/05/10

Unemployment claims lower, but jobless number still higher than normal
radioiowa.com, 01/05/10

State economic index declines in December
Tulsa World-OK, 01/05/10

Fragile recovery for mid-America economy - survey
reuters.com, 01/04/10

Economic growth in Utah is still holding steady, report shows
Deseret News-UT, 01/04/10

Building our way to recovery
Pioneer Press-MN, 01/04/10

Economic Recovery is Weak but Steady
krmg.com, 01/04/10

Those surveyed optimistic about Midwest economy
kansascity.com, 01/04/10

Goss business index points to growth in Colorado
Denver Business Journal-CO, 01/04/10

Survey Calls for Frail Midwest Recovery in 2010
arkansasbusiness.com, 01/04/10

Minnesota manufacturing: Sparks of life
startribune.com, 01/04/10

Wyoming’s economy likely to wilt a bit in 2010
Billings Gazette-MT, 01/02/10

Economist Predicts Unemployment Increase
action3news-NE, 02/02/09

Business Conditions Move Slightly Higher
the wichita eagle-KS, 02/02/09

Business Index Falls for Missouri, Rises for Kansas
kansas city business journal-MO, 02/02/09

Business Index Falls for Missouri, Rises for Kansas
msn.com, 02/02/09

Business Index Falls for Missouri, Rises for Kansas
wichita business journal-KS, 02/02/09

Survey shows economy of nine-state region 'remains in the danger zone'
kansascity.com-MO, 02/02/09

Survey suggests Neb. unemployment could hit 5 pct. by end of 2nd quarter
kcau-tv-IA,02/02/09

Survey suggests Neb. unemployment could hit 5 pct. by end of 2nd quarter
kmeg-IA, 02/02/09

Survey suggests Neb. unemployment could hit 5 pct. by end of 2nd quarter
kptm-NE, 02/02/09

Survey suggests Neb. unemployment could hit 5 pct. by end of 2nd quarter
ktiv-IA, 02/02/09

Survey suggests Neb. unemployment could hit 5 pct. by end of 2nd quarter
ntv-NE, 02/02/09

The Anti-Trade Features of "Economic Stimulus" Bill Likely to Stimulate Us Into Another Depression
kxnet-ND, 02/02/09

National recession hurting region, including ND
kxnet-ND, 02/02/09

National recession hurting region, including ND
kxnet-ND, 02/02/09

Survey: Recession Tightens Grip on Midwest, Plains
arkansas business-AR, 02/02/09

Survey: Recession Tightens Grip on Midwest, Plains
the missourian-MO, 02/02/09

Survey: Recession Tightens Grip on Midwest, Plains
startribune.com-MN, 02/02/09

Utah Business Conditions Index worsens to record low
deseret news-UT, 02/02/09

"We are in a mess, a Danger Zone"
economy.kansascity-MO, 02/02/09

Recession tightens grip on Midwest, Plains
finance and commerce-MN, 02/02/09

Survey: Recession tightens grip on Midwest, Plains
forbes.com-Associated Press, 02/02/09

Survey: recession hitting Midwest, Plains states
fox23-NE, 02/02/09

Mid-America survey state-by-state glance
twincities.com-MN, 02/02/09

A hint of good news
the gazette-CO, 02/02/09

State Index of Business Conditions Hits New Low: Supply Managers' Survey Shows New Weakness, but Executives Are Confident Their Companies Will Survive
istockanalyst-MN, 02/02/09

BRIEF: Business Conditions Move Slightly Higher
istockanalyst-KS, 02/02/09

Survey Shows Economy of Nine-State Region 'Remains in the Danger Zone'
istockanalyst-MO, 02/03/09

Most Firms Expect Bumpy '09: Manufacturers Confident Long-Term; Index Points to Woes Still to Come
istockanalyst-MN, 02/03/09

Oklahoma business holds tight
newsOK-OK, 02/03/09

Spending falls, savings up in U.S. to cap 2008
nwanews-AR, 02/03/09

Recession Reaches Mid-America
minot daily news-ND, 02/03/09

Economic Survey Signals Deeper, Longer Recession for Midlands
istockanalyst-NE, 02/03/09

Oklahoma Business Holds Tight: For Now, Oklahoma Remains Stronger than Surrounding Areas, Report Shows
istockanalyst-OK, 02/03/09

State index of business conditions hits new low
startribune.com-MN, 02/03/09

January's Creighton Index
istockanalyst-NE, 02/03/09

January's Creighton Index
tulsa world-OK, 02/03/09

Survey: Recession tightens grip on Midwest
press-citizen.com-Associated Press, 02/03/09

Utah Business Conditions Index worsens to record low
deseret news-UT, 02/03/09

Iowa shows worst numbers ever in Creighton economic survey
radio iowa-IA, 02/03/09

Index predicts slowdown in Wyoming economy
billings gazette-WY, 02/04/09

Recession catches up with Rockies
durango telegraph-CO, 02/04/09

Wyoming economic index sets record low
billingsgazette-WY, 02/05/09

Goss says keep 2001 tax cuts
chadrad-NE, 02/06/09

Park County Unemployment Climbs to 5.5 Percent
the flume-CO, 02/06/09

Stimulus: Spreading the wealth through the year
omaha world-herald-NE, 02/07/09

Editorial: Adding city positions now may cause financial harm
argusleader-IA, 02/08/09

Speakers added to Nebraska governor's ag conference
farm ranch guide-NE, 02/08/09

Grassley calls stimulus bill unfair to Iowa on Medicaid
des moines register-IA, 02/13/09

Speakers added to Nebraska governor's ag conference
farm ranch guide-NE, 02/16/09