Business

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A monthly economic report says business conditions in nine Midwestern states improved slightly in November.

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The overall index in a new monthly survey matches the previous index and also suggests the economy will continue growing at a slow pace in rural areas of 10 Midwest and Plains states.

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska is among several states receiving grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Cooperate Development program to help rural cooperatives and small businesses.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission and OPPD are meeting Thursday evening in Omaha about Fort Calhoun Station.

The U.S. Small Business Association is offering the courses that teach small businesses about the importance of cybersecurity.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Gov. Terry Branstad is recognizing entrepreneurs in Iowa.

The Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce presents it annual Economic Outlook Luncheon tomorrow at the CenturyLink Center Omaha.

WAYNE, Neb. (AP) — Six weeks have passed since a tornado destroyed homes and businesses in Wayne, and some companies still don't know whether they'll reopen.

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A series of new projects will nearly triple Nebraska's wind energy capacity by the end of 2015.

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Warren Buffett's company bought nearly 3.7 million more shares of DaVita Incorporated after the dialysis provider reported its earnings last week.