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.

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 8, 2025) — Jordan Marcon has joined the Iowa Hospital Association as Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications. In this role, Marcon will oversee the association’s marketing, communications, and brand strategy to support member hospitals and advance the organization’s mission.

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 3, 2025) — The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) Board of Directors has awarded more than $11 million in 4% federal housing-tax credits to support the construction and rehabilitation of 781 affordable rental homes across five projects in Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, Iowa City, and Sioux City.

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 24, 2025) — The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), Iowa’s leading small-business-advocacy organization, encourages shoppers to support small businesses on November 29, 2025.

"In Iowa, we know what it means to grow something. This Small Business Saturday, let's cultivate our local economy by choosing the unique shops and hardworking neighbors that enrich our towns,” said NFIB Iowa State Director Matt Everson.