29 Jul 2026

Studio A Design Company Ribbon-Cutting August 28

By Alison Ryley

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 29, 2026) — Please join us on August 28, 4PM, to celebrate Studio A Design Company with a ribbon-cutting in Downtown Davenport.

This is Studio A Design Company's first brick and mortar location.

Studio A Design Company is a full-service design company that offers a range of services and products.

We specialize in custom home builds, remodels, and all facets of design.

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 

23 Jul 2026

Hy-Vee Fast and Fresh Showing Appreciation for First-Responders July 24

By Tina Potthoff

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (July 23, 2026) — Hy-Vee Fast and Fresh stores are showing appreciation for first-responders on Friday by offering them a free medium coffee or medium fountain drink for 24/7 Day.

All first responders, including firefighters, police officers, paramedics, and more, are eligible to receive their free coffee or fountain drink at all Hy-Vee Fast and Fresh locations.

22 Jul 2026

Iowa Finance Authority and Iowa Economic Development Authority Name Boone, Grinnell, Le Mars, and Maquoketa as Iowa Thriving Communities

By Ashley Jared

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 22, 2026) — The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) and Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) has announced Boone, Grinnell, Le Mars, and Maquoketa as the 2027–2028 Iowa Thriving Communities, recognizing their innovation and commitment to advancing housing opportunities.

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.

08 Jul 2026

Ascentra Credit Union Included on Forbes List of the America’s Best-in-State Credit Unions 2026 Ranking

By Jennifer Naeve

BETTENDORF, IOWA (July 8, 2026) — Ascentra Credit Union has been named to the Forbes list of America’s Best-in-State Credit Unions 2026. This prestigious recognition is presented in partnership with Statista, a leading global provider of market data and industry rankings. The award list was announced on June 17, 2026, and is available on the Forbes website.

07 Jul 2026

Ribbon-Cutting, Pebble Creek Golf Club & Ike's, July 17

By Alison Ryley

LeCLAIRE, IOWA (July 7, 2026) — Join us at 4PM on Friday, July 17, to celebrate Pebble Creek Golf Club & Ike's Restaurant & Bar's recent renovations with a ribbon-cutting with complimentary cocktails and appetizers. Also, a live band will begin 6PM at 3851 Forest Grove Drive LeClaire, Iowa, 52753.

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.

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