15 Apr 2025

National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Releases Report Detailing Benefits of 20% Small Business Tax Deduction, Consequences of Potential Small Business Tax Hike in Iowa

By Leah Courtney

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 15, 2025) — The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small-business-advocacy organization, released a new report outlining the benefits the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction will bring to Iowa if made permanent. The report also spotlights that the 282,000+ small businesses in Iowa could face significantly higher taxes if Congress does not make the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction permanent this year.

11 Apr 2025

QC Restaurant Week Honors Local Restaurant Stars at Twin Span and Rookie's

By Lindsey Row MBA

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (April 11, 2025) — As part of the thirteenth annual 

09 Apr 2025

2024 Rock Island County Final Multiplier Announced

By Maura Kownacki

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (April 9, 2025) — Rock Island County has been issued a final property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, according to David Harris, director of the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR).

09 Apr 2025

Iowa Finance Authority Names Top Beginning Farmer Lending Institution and Loan Officer of 2024

By Kanan Kappelman

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 9, 2025) — The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) recently announced that Hills Bank and Trust Company in Kalona has been named the Top Beginning Farmer Lending Institution of 2024 and Daniel Kuboushek, lender at Citizens Savings Bank in Spillville, has been named Beginning Farmer Loan Officer of the Year. The awards recognize the lending institution and loan officer who assisted the most individuals through the Beginning Farmer Loan Program in 2024.

09 Apr 2025

New Polling Shows Strong Support for 20% Small Business Tax Deduction

By Leah Courtney

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 8, 2025) — A new poll released today by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), Iowa’s leading small business-advocacy organization, shows broad, bipartisan support for America’s small businesses along with overwhelming support for keeping the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction in the tax code.

07 Apr 2025

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

By Joe Murphy

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 7, 2025) — The Iowa Business Council (IBC) has released its first-quarter Economic Outlook Survey (EOS) for 2025. The report measures IBC member expectations for sales, capital spending, and employment for the next six months. If the index measures above 50, sentiment is positive.

25 Mar 2025

Iowa Business Council (IBC) 's Annual Competitive Dashboard Highlights Resilient Economy and Opportunities for Growth

By Joe Murphy

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 25, 2025) — The Iowa Business Council (IBC) released its annual, non-partisan review of the state’s economic competitiveness. Known as Iowa’s Competitive Dashboard, the report measures the state’s national rankings in five categories: Economic growth; workforce and education; governance; health and wellness; and state demographics. For each category, Iowa is awarded a cumulative score that determines whether it is outperforming, competitive, or underperforming.

14 Mar 2025

Visit Quad Cities Wins People’s Choice Award for Tourism Accessibility Efforts at 2025 Iowa Tourism Conference

By Lindsey Row MBA

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (March 14, 2025) — Visit Quad Cities was honored with the People’s Choice Award at the 2025 Iowa Tourism Conference at Prairie Meadows in Altoona on Thursday. Presented by the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) and Travel Iowa, this award recognizes Visit Quad Cities' efforts to advance accessible tourism through its partnerships with Wheel the World and Hidden Disabilities Sunflower programs.

13 Mar 2025

Gov Kim Reynolds Issues Statement on March Revenue Estimating Conference (REC) Projections

By Mason Mauro

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 13, 2025) — Governor Kim Reynolds has released the following statement in response to the March REC projections through Fiscal Year 2027:

05 Mar 2025

New National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Health Care Policy Paper Urges Lawmakers to Enact Relief for Main Street

By Leah Courtney

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 05, 2025) — The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), Iowa’s leading small-business advocacy organization, released a new health-care policy paper entitled, “

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