DES MOINES, IOWA (October 15, 2026) — The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) Board of Directors has awarded $767,653 to eight nonprofit providers to help sustain existing permanent supportive housing programs serving more than 400 households across seven Iowa counties. The awards help providers cover operating costs and maintain housing for individuals and families who have experienced chronic homelessness and have complex health and other support needs.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 15, 2026) — McCarthy Improvement Company has named Coty Fournier as President. Part of the McCarthy-Bush Corporation family of companies, McCarthy Improvement specializes in heavy civil and industrial construction, with a history of serving clients across the Midwest and Southeast since 1897.

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.

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 13, 2026) — Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) is announcing the initial list of awardees for the Advanced Manufacturing Pathways Development (AMP’D) Iowa grant, a new training initiative that aims to create a more