Economic Development

Mid-States Materials Handling and Fabrication in Nevada was one of three companies to receive financial assistance for expansion projects. Photo by Michael Crumb.

The Iowa Economic Development Authority Board on Friday awarded tax credits and other …

The Enhance Iowa Board awarded more than $3.7 million to pool, library and park improvement projects in 12 communities on Friday. The Enhance Iowa program awards Community Attraction and Tourism grants for the construction of …

Rural Iowa’s economy grew above neutral growth in August, but remained at recessionary levels for the sixth consecutive month, according to the Rural Mainstreet Index released Thursday by Creighton University.

Iowa’s Rural Mainstreet Index increased …

Following a tense news week dominated by hurricane-force winds ripping through Iowa, the Iowa Economic Development Authority has launched an awareness campaign aimed at supporting the small businesses that have heroically stepped up amid the …

Iowa’s economy climbed back into growth territory in July, although concerns remain as job losses continue to mount with expectations that high unemployment will persist for several more months, according to the Mid America Business …

A monthly index of leading indicators tracked by the Iowa Department of Revenue continues to see declines in the state’s economic activity, but declines in June were considerably less than what was experienced in March …

The Iowa Economic Development Authority has launched Shop Iowa, a new e-commerce platform that gives retailers a place to showcase their products online. The statewide platform will help businesses, particularly those that didn’t have an …