01 Jul 2026

Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) Tax Credit Award Supports Transformation of Former Fort Madison School into Senior Housing

By Ashley Jared

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 1, 2026) — The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) Board of Directors has awarded more than $1.1 million in annual federal Housing Tax Credits and $500,000 in State HOME funds to support the redevelopment of the former Lincoln Elementary School in Fort Madison into thirty affordable rental homes for seniors. The tax credit award is expected to generate more than $8.7 million in private equity.

30 Jun 2026

Iowa Business Council (IBC) Projects Positive Six-Month Economic Outlook

By Joe Murphy

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 30, 2026) – The Iowa Business Council (IBC) has released its second-quarter Economic Outlook Survey (EOS) for 2026. The report measures IBC member expectations for sales, capital spending, and employment for the next six months. If the index measures above fifty, sentiment is positive.

29 Jun 2026

Iowa Now Accepting Applications for New Training Grant to Strengthen Manufacturing Workforce

By Jesse Dougherty

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 29, 2026) — Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) is now officially accepting applications for Advanced Manufacturing Pathways Development (AMP’D) Iowa, a new statewide training grant that will help develop a more skille

29 Jun 2026

The Family Credit Union Appoints Bob Hoepfner to Senior Vice President of Lending

By Makala Kafer

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 29, 2026) — The Family Credit Union, a member-owned financial cooperative headquartered in Davenport, has announced the addition of Bob Hoepfner to its leadership team.

18 Jun 2026

Small Business Administration (SBA) Honors America’s Economic Backbone with “Freedom 250” Small Business Pledge

By Luis A Santos Serrano

GREAT PLAINS REGION (June 18, 2026) — The US Small Business Administration (SBA) today announced the launch of the Freedom 250 Small Business Pledge. This nationwide initiative invites American small-business owners to join a landmark celebration honoring 250 years of independence, entrepreneurship, and the enduring spirit of free enterprise.

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.

26 May 2026

Strategic America Announces Matt Strawn as New CEO

By Laura Vanden Bosch

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (May 26, 2026) — Strategic America (SA), an integrated marketing and communications firm headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa, announces the appointment of Matt Strawn as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective June 8. Strawn succeeds John Schreurs, who announced his retirement following a 43-year career at SA, the final ten as President and CEO.

21 May 2026

Langan Design Intervention Celebrates Ten Years as a Woman-Owned Remodeling Leader in the Quad Cities

By Rachel C Vickers

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 21, 2026) — In an industry long dominated by men, Janelle Langan has spent the last decade building something different.

14 May 2026

CPC Logistics’ Matthew Dosland Inducted into NPTC Driver Hall of Fame

By Maggie Teson

ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI (May 14, 2026) — CPC Logistics truck driver Matthew Dosland, who is assigned to drive for John Deere in Davenport, Iowa, has been inducted into the National Private Truck Council (NPTC) Driver Hall of Fame. NPTC is the only national trade association in the United States exclusively dedicated to representing private fleets.

06 May 2026

Origin Design Expands Full Land Survey Services in Quad Cities with Dedicated On-Site Team

By Kelly Jo Fassbinder

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 6, 2026) — Origin Design is pleased to announce the expansion of its full-service land-surveying capabilities at its Davenport office, further strengthening the firm’s presence and expertise in the Quad Cities and surrounding communities.

The Davenport office now offers comprehensive survey services supported by dedicated, on-site staff.

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