DeWITT, IOWA (February 15, 2024) — Farmers and ranchers in Clinton, Cedar, Jackson, Muscatine, and Scott Counties will be receiving an estimated $5 million in cash-back dividends returned by Farm Credit Services of America (FCSAmerica) as part of the financial cooperative’s patronage program. Eligible customer-owners will be issued cash-back dividend checks the last week of January.

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 1, 2024) — State Treasurer Roby Smith is joining the National Unclaimed Property Day celebration on February 1. "Returning money to rightful owners and heirs is what Great Iowa Treasure Hunt is all about," said Smith. "National Unclaimed Property Day is the perfect opportunity to raise awareness and encourage Iowans to search for their unclaimed treasure. Clinton County residents have more than $8.4 million waiting to be claimed in Great Iowa Treasure Hunt!"

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 24, 2024) — Iowa Workforce Development is announcing a new round of available funding to help jumpstart youth internship programs in high-demand fields this summer. Approximately $250,000 in state funding will be made available to support internships for Iowans between the ages of fourteen and 24.

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 19, 2024) — The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) and Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) has announced the launch of the Iowa Profile in partnership with mySidewalk. The new tool offers a comprehensive data resource, offering policymakers and community leaders to view data and valuable insights on housing, public health, safety, transportation, education, quality of life, and the economy in their county, city, zip code, or census tract.