Midwest News

Last July's hail storm wrecked havoc on homes throughout Cheyenne. It attracted contractors from around the region and many homeowners felt they didn't end up getting what they paid for.

A new monthly survey of bankers suggests the economy in rural areas of 10 Midwest and Plains states continues to grow, but at "an anemic pace." The overall Rural Mainstreet index for the region improved to 52.9 in October from last month's 52.2, suggesting weak economic growth.

A new monthly survey of bankers suggests the economy in rural areas of 10 Midwest and Plains states continues to slow, but the region is helped by strong farm income.

A new survey of bankers suggests the economy in rural areas of 10 Midwest and Plains states is slowing down as concerns about the country's financial health grow.