08 Dec 2025

New National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Video: Iowa Small Business Owner Discusses Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Reporting Requirement

By Leah Courtney

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 8, 2025) — The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small-business advocacy organization, released a new 

03 Dec 2025

Iowa Finance Authority Awards Federal Housing Tax Credits to Advance Nearly 800 Rental Homes in Four Iowa Communities

By Ashley Jared

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.

03 Dec 2025

Iowa Finance Authority Awards more than $12 Million to Local Housing Trust Funds to Support Housing Initiatives

By Ashley Jared

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 3, 2025) — The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) Board of Directors has announced $12.2 million in grants to 26 Local Housing Trust Funds to strengthen local housing initiatives.

24 Nov 2025

National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB): “Support Iowa Small Businesses on Small Business Saturday”

By Leah Courtney

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.

14 Nov 2025

New National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) Survey: Small Business Optimism Takes a Small Step Back as Uncertainty Eases in October

By Leah Courtney

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 14, 2025) — The 

13 Nov 2025

Reserve U-Haul Trucks at Jefe’s Westend New and Used Tires

By Sydney Ellis

DAVENPORT, IOWA (November 13, 2025) — U-Haul Co of Iowa, Inc is pleased to announce that Jefe’s Westend New and Used Tires signed on as a U-Haul® neighborhood dealer to serve the Davenport community.

Jefe’s Westend New and Used Tires at 2201 Rockingham Road will offer essential services like U-Haul trucks, trailers, towing equipment, moving supplies, and Spanish-speaking employees.

12 Nov 2025

Quad Cities Named Technology Community of the Year by the Technology Association of Iowa

By Jennifer Walker

DAVENPORT, IOWA (November 12, 2025) — The Quad Cities has been named Technology Community of the Year by the Technology Association of Iowa (TAI) at the 20th Annual Prometheus Awards, held Thursday, November 6, in Des Moines.

10 Nov 2025

AAA Office in Bettendorf to Host TSA Precheck® Enrollment Event

By Brian Ortner

DAVENPORT, IOWA (November 10, 2025) — AAA Offices in Bettendorf, Iowa, will be hosting a TSA PreCheck® enrollment event in collaboration with 

31 Oct 2025

Recognizing Iowa's Employers For National Disability Employment Awareness Month

By Iowa Workforce Development

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 31, 2025) — Every October, Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) recognizes National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) to promote the many benefits that Iowa receives by supporting successful careers for individuals with disabilities.

This year, IWD and its Vocational Rehabilitation division are taking that recognition further by celebrating four Iowa employers who have shown a steadfast commitment to disability employment.

29 Oct 2025

Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Groundbreaking November 4

By Deanna Jensen-Valliere

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 29, 2025) — Morgan Stanley Wealth Management will hold a groundbreaking on Tuesday, November 4, 3:30PM. Their new location will be at 4515 E 52nd Street in Davenport, IA (52nd Street and Lakewood Parkway, by Panda Express).

They are growing and have been working with Russell over the last several months and are excited to officially break ground on their new location!

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