The latest survey of the state's top business leaders finds a majority of them remain positive...
Survey: Iowa business leaders have ‘robust optimism’ for state economy, future
The latest survey of the state's top business leaders finds a majority of them remain positive...
Iowa’s state banking superintendent retires
There are only a dozen nationally-chartered banks operating in Iowa. The 230 state-chartered banks...
Bakery in Middle Amana closes after more than 150 years in business
The historic Hahn Bakery in Middle Amana closed its doors for good Sunday after more than 150...
Grain bin maker Sukup, based in Sheffield, acquires high tech firm
Sheffield based Sukup Manufacturing Company is acquiring Ramco Innovations, a West Des...
Iowa unemployment rate in November rose to 3.3%
Iowa's unemployment rate increased to 3.3% in November. That's six-tenths of a percent higher than...
Double digit decline in first quarter revenue for Winnebago
Winnebago Industries executives say high interest rates and weak demand are contributing to...
Southwest Iowan to be next State Banking Superintendent
Governor Kim Reynolds is appointing a southwest Iowa man to be the next State Banking...
Casey’s reports a strong second quarter
The Ankeny-based Casey's convenience store chain reports a strong second quarter. Company...
SBA loans to Iowa businesses dropped in 2023
The U.S. Small Business Administration is wrapping up the year reporting a significant drop in...
Iowa bike shops are the focus of this week’s statewide coalition tour
Leaders of the Iowa Bicycle Coalition are on a road trip this week with the goal of visiting 99...
Iowans see benefits in raising goats for milk
Goat milk production is the focus of a seminar by the Iowa State University Extension department...
Canadian National buying Iowa Northern Railway
The Canadian National Railroad announced it has reached an agreement to acquire the Waterloo-based...
Tolls go up January 1 on Fort Madison Bridge
It will cost more next year for vehicles to cross a nearly mile-long toll bridge in southeast...
Webster City businesses want downtown access opened back up after fire
Wednesday marks one week since fire damaged four businesses in downtown Webster City and...
Creighton economist finds recession signs in Mid-America region
Creighton University economics professor Ernie Goss says it appears the region's manufacturing...
Iowa home sales drop in October
Home sales in the state were down nearly 12% in October compared to last year. Iowa Association of...
AMC closes its last theater in Iowa’s largest metro
The largest movie theater chain in the world has closed its last location in the Des Moines metro...
Economist says supply chain issues have improved for retailers
Creighton University Economist Ernie Goss says stores shouldn't have the trouble with stocking...
Black Friday sales are important break-even point for many Iowa merchants
Tomorrow's Black Friday shopping extravaganza, followed by Small Business Saturday, marks a vital...
Deere sees net sales and revenue fall for the quarter, rise for the fiscal year
Quad Cities-based Deere and Company is wrapping up its fiscal year on a high note. Iowa's largest...
Economist says high interest, inflation will impact holiday buying
Creighton University Economist Ernie Goss says the two surveys he conducts don't show a lot of...
IWD director says national economy part of reason for unemployment rate uptick
The state unemployment rate rose two-tenths of a point in October, up to t3.2%. Iowa Workforce...
Ongoing power outage at Marshalltown Mall due to unpaid utility bills
It's been 11 days since Alliant Energy shut off the power to the mall in Marshalltown due to...
Regulator says losses on trucking industry loans led to Iowa bank’s closure
State Banking Superintendent Jeff Plagge says the Sac City bank he declared insolvent on Friday...
Sac City bank declared insolvent, first Iowa bank closing since 2011
The Iowa Superintendent of Banking has closed a Sac City bank -- the first bank closing in Iowa...
New center aims to help Iowa veterans, family members become entrepreneurs
Veterans Day is next week and the Iowa district office of the U.S. Small Business Administration...
Survey: Economy in Iowa, Midwest ‘limping along’ during October
Iowa's economy saw a slight gain during October, while the Midwestern economy dipped, according to...
Ambassador program to help with cybersecurity set to launch in Iowa
The Iowa Cyber Hub is launching a "cybersecurity ambassador" program to help educate everyone...
UNI receives largest ever gift from 1970 graduate
University of Northern Iowa president Mark Nook announced a record $25 million gift today to the...