Melissa is an exceptional partner in regional economic development. Her ability to coordinate seamlessly with Alliant Energy ensures that Winnebago and Worth counties are always positioned for growth. She is proactive, deeply knowledgeable, and highly collaborative- bringing her into a project early is a guarantee that things will move forward efficiently and successfully.
— Chad Hansen , Alliant Energy
The Week in Social 6/7 - 6/11
15 Jun 2021
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The Week in Social rounds up the best of Iowa’s uplifting stories, exciting initiatives and fun events from all 99 counties discovered through social media. In a time where every bit of good news is cherished, this series is devoted to being a fun, lighthearted way to stay informed about Iowa’s good news.
Iowa earned some serious bragging rights when ranked by WalletHub as the number one state recovering the quickest from COVID-19. WalletHub ranked the 50 states and the District of Columbia using 21 key metrics, such as vaccination rates, daily restaurant visits and unemployment rates. Iowa earned a high ranking on all three categories including COVID-19 Health, leisure & travel and the economy & labor market.
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