29 Dec 2025

National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Launches Voting Hub to Empower Iowa Small Business Owners

By Leah Courtney

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 29, 2025) — The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), Iowa’s leading small-business advocacy organization, recently announced the launch of its new, comprehensive 

19 Dec 2025

Iowa Business Council (IBC) Announces 2026 Public Policy Priorities

By Joe Murphy

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 19, 2025) — The Iowa Business Council (IBC) announced its 2026 public policy priorities at its final board meeting of 2025. The IBC serves as a catalyst for economic growth throughout Iowa while driving innovative policy solutions to enhance opportunity for every Iowan. The IBC 2026 public policy priorities include:

Competitive tax policy:

18 Dec 2025

Duck Creek Tire and Service Ribbon-Cutting January 7

By Deanna Jensen-Valliere

BETTENDORF, IOWA (December 18, 2025) — Duck Creek Tire and Service will hold a ribbon-cutting to celebrate their new location on Wednesday, January 7, 2PM.

Their new facility is located at 5632 Forest Grove Dr, Bettendorf, Iowa (near Iron Tee).

They service all makes and models, and can do anything from a tire repair to an engine replacement.

Truly your auto everything!

15 Dec 2025

2026 Iowa Profile Webinar

By Ashley Jared

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 15, 2025) — Join the Iowa Finance Authority, Iowa Economic Development Authority and mySidewalk for an informative webinar on January 29, 2PM. We’ll showcase updates to the 2026 Iowa Profile, including new statewide and county housing forecasts, as well as refreshed data across key dashboards covering demographics, quality of life, economy, and housing.

11 Dec 2025

Iowa’s Unemployment Rate Decreases to 3.7 Percent in September

By Jesse Dougherty

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 11, 2025) — Iowa’s seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 3.7 percent in September. The state’s jobless rate was 3.3 percent one year ago. The US unemployment rate rose to 4.4 percent in September.

11 Dec 2025

American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U): New National Survey Finds Strong Employer Confidence in Higher Education

By David Tritelli

WASHINGTON DC (December 11, 2025) — The American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) has released 

11 Dec 2025

Iowa Title Guaranty Launches One of the Nation’s First Title Theft Coverages for Homeowners

By Ashley Jared

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 11, 2025) — Iowa Title Guaranty (ITG) today announced the launch of one of the nation’s first title theft-coverage products, offering Iowa home-owners peace of mind against the fast-growing threat of title fraud.

11 Dec 2025

Quad Cities Most In-Demand Jobs for the Future Highlighted in New Report

By Jennifer Walker

BETTENDORF, IOWA (December 11, 2025) — Grow Quad Cities is proud to announce the release of its inaugural Top 100 High Priority Jobs Report, a strategic resource designed to inform community stakeholders about the most in-demand occupations offering a livable wage across our bi-state region.

10 Dec 2025

Iowa State Treasurer Roby Smith Reminds Iowans about $5,290 ISave 529 Giveaway

By Jacob Holck

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 10, 2025) — Iowa State Treasurer Roby Smith is reminding Iowans they have until December 31 to register for the $5,290 ISave 529 Winter Giveaway.

"There's still time to register and give a child in your life a chance to win a $5,290 contribution," said Treasurer Smith.

09 Dec 2025

Iowa Biodiesel Board: Market-Driven Policies Key to Long-Term Farm Recovery

By Jenna Higgins Rose

ANKENY, IOWA (December 9, 2025) — The Iowa Biodiesel Board today responded to the Trump administration's announcement of a $12 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance Program, expressing appreciation for the support while emphasizing that long-term, market-driven policy solutions are essential to helping Iowa's farmers thrive. In the new program, $11 billion will be distributed among farmers who produce twenty commodities, including soybeans.

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