Cycling and trail use in every Iowa county contributes significantly to local economies and workforce development, according to the Iowa Bicycle Coalition’s newly released Economic Impacts of Cycling and Trails Study Phase II, conducted by Scioto Analysis with Iowa DOT support. The study reveals that 40% of recreational cyclists ride at least twice monthly, driving substantial…

The Iowa Economic Development Authority awards funding to startups in the form of low-interest loans through its Innovation Continuum, which includes five funds that are designed to offer companies non-dilutive funding at every stage of business growth. The funds are: Proof of Commercial Relevance (POCR), Demonstration Fund and the Innovation Acceleration Fund, which offers Launch,…

The Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) and Elevate Iowa Manufacturing will recognize four manufacturing leaders on Oct. 14 at the annual Legends in Manufacturing awards program, as part of ABI’s Iowa Manufacturing Conference. The four Legends in Manufacturing awardees were nominated for their contributions to the manufacturing industry. According to ABI, the winners selected this year have…

The Iowa College Foundation has announced the appointment of Tara K. Connolly as president-elect. Connolly will work closely with current president Ed Finn to ensure a smooth leadership transition and continue supporting Iowa’s independent, nonprofit colleges and universities. She has more than two decades of experience in higher education and philanthropy, most recently serving as executive director of the…

The Iowa Economic Development Authority announced $35.9 million in workforce housing tax credits to support development in 36 counties across the state. The awards will fund 63 projects expected to create nearly 2,000 new residential units; 1,217 in large communities and 752 in smaller towns. “When families can find quality, affordable homes, they put down…

On a hot summer day in Iowa, it’s easy to find bicyclists buzzing along trails and paddlers floating down rivers and lakes. Many of these bicyclists, paddlers and anglers contribute to the local economy by visiting shops to buy gear before a ride, gassing up their car or relaxing at a restaurant or brewery.  Iowa’s…