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Mid-America Index falls but remains in growth range

The Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index, a leading economic indicator for the nine-state region stretching from Minnesota to Arkansas, rose above growth neutral for the 27th straight month. Overall Index: The Business Conditions Index, which uses the identical methodology as the national Institute for Supply Management (ISM) and ranges between 0 and 100 with 50.0 representing growth neutral, dropped to a solid 55.5 in August from July’s 59.8.

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Tips for safe road maneuvering

Glenn Haskell Ford County Emergency Management Coordinator This latest information serves to point out the difference in driving on paved roads vs gravel-based country roads and is sent to you as a reminder from Ford County Road and Bridge Superintendent Chris O’Neil. Did you know there are nearly 1.5 million miles of country roads in the United States? Many of those roads are here in Ford County.

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