15 Oct 2026

New National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Survey: Uncertainty Grows and Optimism Fades Slightly on Main Street in September

By Leah Courtney

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 15, 2026) — The

13 Oct 2026

Iowa Rep Bill Gustoff Receives National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB)’s Guardian of Small Business Award

By Leah Courtney

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 13, 2026) — On October 12, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) presented Representative Bill Gustoff of House District 40 with its 2026 Guardian of Small Business Award (Guardian Award).

NFIB’s Guardian Award recognizes leaders who stand up for and advocate on behalf of small businesses.

Rep Gustoff, who is a NFIB member, was selected for the award by a panel of small business owners from across the state.

12 Oct 2026

Senator Scott Webster Receives National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB)'s Guardian of Small Business Award

By Leah Courtney

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 12, 2026) — The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) presented Senator Scott Webster of Senate District 47 with its 2026 Guardian of Small Business Award (Guardian Award).

NFIB’s Guardian Award recognizes leaders who stand up for and advocate on behalf of small businesses. Sen. Webster was selected for the award by a panel of small business owners from across the state.

10 Sep 2026

New National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Survey: Main Street Optimism Cools in August But Holds Above Long-Term Average

By Leah Courtney

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 10, 2026) — The 

18 Aug 2026

New National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Survey: Small Business Optimism Continues to Rise

By Leah Courtney

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 18, 2026) — The 

13 Aug 2026

National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB): Major Win for Small Businesses as Trump Administration Finalizes Rule on Beneficial Ownership Reporting

By Leah Courtney

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 13, 2026) — The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small-business-advocacy organization, released the following statement in support of the US Department of Treasury’s 

11 Aug 2026

Fifteen Iowa Legislators Achieve a 100% Voting Record from National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB)

By Leah Courtney

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 11, 2026) — The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Iowa, the nation’s leading small-business association, has announced that fifteen state legislators — five members of the Senate and ten members of the House — achieved a 100% NFIB Voting Record in the 91st General Assembly over 2025-26.

03 Aug 2026

Support Local Small Businesses During the Iowa Sales Tax Holiday

By Leah Courtney

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 3, 2026) - The State of Iowa will hold a 

27 Jul 2026

New National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Survey: Small Business Optimism Picks Up in June

By Leah Courtney

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 27, 2026) — The 

23 Jul 2026

New National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Survey: Small Business Optimism Picks Up in June

By Leah Courtney

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 23, 2026) — The 

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