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 

10 Jul 2026

John Deere Settlement Paves the Way for Right to Repair for Small Businesses

By Leah Courtney

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 10, 2026) — The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, released a statement highlighting the need to expand right to repair efforts following the recent antitrust lawsuit settlement between the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and John Deere.

15 Jun 2026

Small Business Group Announces Cody Carlson as New Iowa State Director

By Leah Courtney

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 15, 2026) — The nation’s leading small-business association, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), announced that Cody Carlson is their new State Director in Iowa.

Carlson will be responsible for all aspects of the organization’s state advocacy, operations, political engagement, communications, and programming on behalf of NFIB members across the state.

12 Mar 2026

National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Jobs Report: Employment Index Ticks Up

By Leah Courtney

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 12, 2026) — The National Federation of  

11 Feb 2026

New National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Survey: Small Business Optimism Remains Above 52-Year Average

By Leah Courtney

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 11, 2026) – The 

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