22 Oct 2021

Iowa’s Unemployment Rate Falls to 4.0 Percent in September

By Iowa Workforce Development

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 22, 2021) — Iowa’s seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate dropped to 4.0 percent in September, down from 4.1 percent in August and 4.7 percent one year ago. The US unemployment rate fell to 4.8 percent in September.

The labor force participation rate remained steady at 66.8 percent.

21 Oct 2021

Iowa Credit Unions Provide $1.9 Billion in Economic Contribution to Iowa, New Report Finds

By Jessica Maldonado

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 21, 2021) — In celebration of International Credit Union Day and Governor Kim Reynolds’ proclamation declaring October 21 as Credit Union Day in Iowa, the Iowa Credit Union League (ICUL) released a new report today that showcases the not-for-profit credit-union industry’s economic contribution to the state.

21 Oct 2021

Quad Cities Chamber Launches New Leadership QC Program

By Jennifer Walker

BETTENDORF, IOWA (October 21, 2021) — The Quad Cities Chamber announced the launch of Leadership QC, a program for experienced community leaders and innovative thinkers who want to enhance their individual leadership skills. Leadership QC participants will work collectively to develop business-oriented solutions to challenges that impact our region’s workforce.

14 Oct 2021

Mehta Tech Inc Joins St Martin Holdings Company

By Nick Taiber

13 Oct 2021

Iowa Department of Revenue Announces 2022 Interest Rates, Deductions, Income Tax Brackets

By John Fuller

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 13, 2021) – The Iowa Department of Revenue has finalized individual income-tax brackets and individual income-tax standard deduction-amounts for the 2022 tax-year (applicable for taxes due in 2023) and the 2022 interest-rate, which the agency charges for overdue payments.

Interest Rates

06 Oct 2021

COWORKQC Faces New Ownership and Bright Future

By Leslie Klipsch

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 6, 2021) — COWORKQC LLC owners Leslie Klipsch and Amy Sivertsen are delighted to announce that Rena Gainey Associates has recently purchased COWORKQC, a co-working space in the heart of downtown Davenport. The former owners will work with Rena to ensure a seamless transition for all members, stakeholders, and suppliers.

06 Oct 2021

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

By Christopher Diebel

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 6, 2021) — The Iowa Business Council (IBC) has released its third-quarter Economic Outlook Survey for 2021. The report measures member expectations for sales, capital-spending, and employment for the next six months. If the index measures above fifty, sentiment is positive. The third-quarter survey's overall economic outlook index is 65.41.

04 Oct 2021

Goodwill of the Heartland Thwarts Halloween Supply Chain Issues, Counts Down Top 10 Costumes for 2021

By L Waddington

IOWA CITY, IOWA (October 4, 2021) — More Americans are planning on participating in spooky Halloween festivities in 2021, according to the National Retail Federation, with nearly half (46 percent) planning to dress up and more than half (52 percent) planning to decorate. Overall, 65 percent of us plan to celebrate in some fashion.

29 Sep 2021

Iowa Finance Authority Awards more than $13.2 Million in Federal Housing Tax Credits for the Construction of Nearly 700 Rental Homes

By Ashley Jared

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 29, 2021) — The Iowa Finance Authority Board of Directors recently awarded a total of more than $13.2 million in federal housing tax credits to support the construction of 699 rental homes for Iowans. The eighteen rental housing projects are located in Boone, Cedar Rapids, Clinton, Council Bluffs, DeWitt, Grinnell, Johnston, Marion, Marshalltown, Shenandoah and West Des Moines.

28 Sep 2021

Iowa Credit Union Foundation Benefit Night Raises More Than $70,000 for Mission-Aligned Programs and Resources

By Jaimie Miller

DUBUQUE, IOWA (September 28, 2021) — In its twenty-sixth year, the Iowa Credit Union Foundation (ICUF) serves as the hub for credit union philanthropy in Iowa. At this year’s annual ICUF Benefit Night Fundraiser, held Thursday, September 16, at the Grand River Conference Center in Dubuque, ICUF raised more than $70,000 in support of their work to empower people and communities to achieve financial well-being.

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