Iowa Workforce Development says the unemployment rate dropped to 2.6% in June -- down from 2.7% in...
A record 33,331 new business filings with state in FY22
The pace of new business registrations in Iowa has been strong over the past 24 months and...
Median sale price of Iowa homes hit record $230,000 in June
The median price for a home sold in Iowa last month hit a record high, while the number of home...
Survey details impact of pandemic on hotel industry
A new survey finds Iowa's hotels lost nearly 10,000 jobs during the pandemic and almost 2,000 of...
U-I study: company stands on social issues can cut down hiring pool
A University of Iowa study finds businesses that take public stands on political issues may drive...
Grow Solar program offers info to home owners, businesses
The Nature Conservancy in Iowa is offering home and business owners in the state a crash course in...
Winnebago reports record quarter
Winnebago Industries reports its best-ever financial quarter. The outdoor lifestyle products...
IWD director says labor market has turned corner on pandemic
Iowa’s unemployment rate dropped for the fifth consecutive month in May, down to 2.7% percent...
Crypto company to pay $943,396 fine to State of Iowa
Iowa's insurance commissioner says a cryptocurrency company will pay a more thn $943,000 fine to...
ABI survey: businesses plan 3rd quarter capital spending
The latest Iowa Association of Business and Industry Quarterly Business Survey shows continued...
Iowa lawmakers eliminate sales tax on plane parts, labor
Governor Kim Reynolds has approved a tax break for the aircraft industry. The state sales tax on...
Wisconsin company to make bacon in Davenport
A Wisconsin-based food company is expanding with a new plant in eastern Iowa. Davenport Mayor,...
Iowa manufacturing exec urging congress to pass international affairs budget
The senior director of international development for a manufacturing company based in Pella is in...
ADM marks 40 years in Clinton
One of the largest employers in Clinton is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Governor Kim Reynolds...
Casey’s CEO discusses issues with surging gas prices
The CEO of the Ankeny-based Casey's convenience store chain talked today about gas prices during...
Iowa economy still being plagued by rising inflation, supply chain issues, labor shortages
A monthly survey shows the economic pictures for Iowa and the Midwest are darkening, with a few...
Financial planner says inflation playing big role in markets
The stock market has seen dramatic downturns in the last few weeks. Clarion financial planner, Jim...
‘Un-retiring’ Iowans may be key to worker shortage in hospitality industry
The latest data from Iowa Workforce Development shows 10,300 jobs were added to the payrolls at...
John Deere ag equipment sales up 13% in last quarter
Deere & Company saw net sales and revenue rise 11% in the last quarter and the company's...
Council Bluffs awarded money to clean up old battery plant site
The city of Council Bluffs is receiving money from the E-P-A to clean up a former factory site....
Iowa eateries struggle anew with workers, costs in post-COVID world
Many of the challenges Iowa restaurants faced during the pandemic are behind us, but another...
Economist: Iowa’s record gasoline prices aren’t really records, when adjusted
It won't likely make Iowans feel any better about paying more than four bucks a gallon for...
Spice provides nice business opportunity for Nevada woman
A small business owner in the central Iowa town of Nevada is marking her tenth year in business...
Summit announces fundraising completed for carbon pipeline
One of the companies proposing to build a carbon pipeline through Iowa has announced it has raised...
Workers at Riverdale aluminum plant to vote on strike
Two weeks after contract negotiations began, union workers at Arconic have decided to vote on...
Group opposed to proposed northern Iowa wind farm
A group in northern Iowa is raising concerns about a proposed wind farm. The Lost Island Wind...
Groundbreaking for $300 million chemical plant in Eddyville
Officials gathered in Eddyville for the ceremonial start of construction of a $300 million...
More corporate workers cut at Hy-Vee
The Iowa-based Hy-Vee grocery store chain has cut more workers. A company statement says 57...
Supply chain issues, inflation continue impacting economy in Creighton survey
A monthly survey of supply managers and business leaders in Iowa and eight other states finds the...
Fairfield company takes eco-friendly products worldwide
An Iowa-based company is now selling eco-friendly shampoos and other hair care products for people...