David Swenson, associate scientist, was interviewed by:
Alexander Sammon, Mother Jones, for a story on the Dakota Access pipeline controversy in Iowa, he had questions on Swenson's research that critiqued the economic impact study done on that project.
Chris Doering, Des Moines Register, who had questions about non-conventional (for Iowa) farming like fruits and vegetable production. Swenson shared his research demonstrating that successful farmers in this category are more profitable located close to larger metropolitan areas.
Sara Konrad, Iowa Falls Times Citizen, about conveying community property taxes differences in their county.
Donnelle Eller, Des Moines Register, about the latest state jobs numbers, the ongoing decline in durable goods manufacturing, and information on the scope and depth of economic decline, the demographic consequences and bank failures.
Morgan Gstalter, DesMoines Register, for comment and perspective on a Wall Street Journal report that Iowa had the 3rd best rate of combined unemployed and underemployed workers in the nation, which hints that full time employment is more predominant in the state than might be the national norm.