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Survey: Iowa economy gets marginally better during February, remains weak
The state's economy saw slight improvements during February but remains sluggish, according to...
Iowa Ag Secretary talks about trade trip to Central America
Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig is back from a trade trip to Costa Rica and Guatemala. Naig says both...
Program to boost student success planned for central Iowa high school
Marshalltown High School will be the first in central Iowa to launch what's being called Three...
Sioux Center company given tax incentives for expansion
The Iowa Economic Development Authority board approved state incentives for the expansion of a...
Survey: Midwest bankers pessimistic about economy, trade and tariffs
A monthly survey of bank CEOs in Iowa and nine other Midwestern states shows a dismal outlook. The...
Iowa REALTORS report shows home sales, inventory rose in January
There was an uptick in Iowa home sales in January, plus a dramatic increase in the number of homes...
Rule change lowers some fines for Iowa child labor law violations
The fine for businesses that violate Iowa's child labor laws by having teens work too many hours...
Iowa Bankers Association offering anti-fraud tips
Iowa Bankers Association president and CEO Adam Gregg says the most surprising thing he's learned...
Deere & Co. reports sales decline in its first quarter
Deere & Company is reporting its worldwide sales and revenue fell 30% during the last three...
Website helps you find places in Iowa to collect your bottle and can deposits
The group which represents Iowa’s non-alcoholic beverage producers, bottlers, and distributors has...
Congressman Nunn supports tariffs on Canada, Mexico, China
Iowa Republican Congressman Zach Nunn says he’s supportive of President Donald Trump’s new tariffs...
Iowa farmers uncertain about impact of foreign tariffs
Some farmers are unsure what impact the tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico, and China announced...
Survey: Iowa’s economy sees small boost but is still worst in Midwest
The Midwestern economy improved slightly during January, according to the latest Creighton...
Iowans’ fresh Super Bowl guac may cost a lot more this year
If the Trump administration goes through with threatened tariffs on Mexican imports, Iowans may...
Workforce participation, unemployment both up in December
The December unemployment rate moved up one tenth of a percent to 3.2%. Iowa Workforce Development...
Embattled central Iowa shopping mall may get new owner today
After months of troubles, power outages and delays, the sale of the Marshalltown Mall to a new...
State economic funds approved for Coralville, Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Le Grand
Two startup companies are getting a boost from the Iowa Economic Development Authority board. IEDA...
Businesses in Newton, Waterloo receive state economic awards
The Iowa Economic Development Authority Board has approved awards for two manufacturing companies...
UI study shows drug prices fall after some big pharma mergers
When big pharmaceutical companies merge, the perception is that drug prices rise, but a University...
Manchester official tries to calm fears over incoming crypto-mining operation
Some residents in northeast Iowa are raising concerns about a crypto-mining business that's...
If TikTok vanishes, some Iowa merchants will need new marketing plans
Unless the U.S. Supreme Court rules otherwise, a law banning TikTok nationwide will take effect...
Des Moines Airport sets its second straight record for passenger numbers
The number of people flying out of the state's busiest airport went up again last year after...
Five small town Iowa businesses receive state grants
Three small town grocery stores are among five businesses to receive $5,000 grants from the state....
Due to ag slump, central Iowa tractor tire plant offers buyouts to 130 workers
The Bridgestone tire plant in Des Moines is offering severance packages to about 130 employees,...
Iowa’s largest employers bullish about economic prospects in 2025
The latest Iowa Business Council survey finds "a significant increase in optimism" about the...
Dozens to be laid off at John Deere’s Ottumwa plant
John Deere has notified state officials it will lay off 75 workers from its Ottumwa plant next...
Tourism leaders get money to attend conferences under new program
Iowa Travel Industry Partners is sending out its first scholarships to 21 tourism leaders in the...
Iowa and Missouri truck stops agree to EPA fine
The owner of truck stops in Iowa and Missouri has agreed to a fine to resolve alleged EPA...
Survey: Amid fears of recession, Iowa’s economy slumped during December
The final monthly survey of supply managers for 2024 in Iowa and eight other Midwestern states...