Iowa’s tax code has been a focus for Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds and state lawmakers over the last several legislative sessions. In 2023, the Legislature capped property tax levy rates for cities and counties based on their growth. The law also created a $6,500 homestead exemption from property taxpayers over the age of 65 by…

Wells Fargo on Wednesday posted better-than-expected earnings and said that it expects net interest income to be higher in the coming year. The San Francisco-based lender was among several banks that announced fourth-quarter results on Wednesday. All of the banks, including JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs, reported large profits, a signal that corporate clients are optimistic about…

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’ eighth Condition of the State address on Tuesday night was a checklist of economic proposals ranging from expanded pilot programs in child care affordability and access to further reducing taxes on business, addressing the state’s physician shortage, finding local government efficiencies and exploring nuclear energy. She touted what she said was…

Bravo Greater Des Moines will recognize Jim and Allison Fleming as the Bravo Award recipients at its awards gala on Feb. 8 at the EMC Expo Center. The award recognizes a person, family or foundation whose commitment to arts, culture and heritage has benefited Greater Des Moines. The Flemings have supported various cultural organizations including Blank Park Zoo,…

The Latina Leadership Initiative (LLI), a professional development program designed for Latinas, has announced its 2025 cohort, according to Hola Iowa. The cohort includes 16 participants and 15 mentors who will attend weekly sessions focused on topics such as career planning, public speaking, imposter syndrome, salary negotiation, entrepreneurship and financial planning. The sessions are led by LLI Executive Director Kathy…

The signing of a lease by Ocean Athletics to occupy space in Norwalk’s Dunn Industrial Park brings the park another step closer to being full as the city focuses on increasing its commercial tax base, the city’s economic development director said recently. The cheer, dance and tumbling studio signed a lease with WB Realty Co….