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.

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.

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 27, 2021) — For many families the plan of how to pay for college is uncertain. And trying to figure out that plan can be intimidating.

But college is within reach, even for those with modest incomes, as long as saving begins early.

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (September 24, 2021) — The unemployment rate decreased over-the-year in all fourteen Illinois metropolitan areas in August for the fifth straight month according to preliminary data were released by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). Jobs were up in all metro areas, with the exception of the Bloomington Metropolitan Statistical Area.

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 23, 2021) — The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small-business advocacy organization, announced today a multi-state paid-advertising campaign, including radio, print, and digital ads in targeted states and districts, including Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District, encouraging Representative Cindy Axne (IA-03) to vote against devastating tax-hikes on small businesses.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 20, 2021)  The Quad Cities River Bandits won their third game of the week on Friday as they beat the South Bend Cubs 8-3 to secure at least a split of the six-game set.

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 17, 2021) Iowa’s seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate remained at 4.1 percent in August, down from 5.3 percent one year ago. The US unemployment rate fell to 5.2 percent in August.

“Iowa’s economy remains resilient despite ongoing ripples from COVID-19,” said Beth Townsend, Director of Iowa Workforce Development.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 15, 2021) — After twelve months of planning, Russell Construction + Development (Russell) is excited to officially announce a new, mixed-use development, named Birchwood South, located on the south side of East 53rd Street in Davenport, Iowa.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 15, 2021) — The Quad Cities Chamber issued their Quarterly Market Report for the second quarter of 2021. The report is a summary of our regional economic position and the contributions and impacts within each of our region’s business sectors — manufacturing, logistics, ag innovation, defense, corporate office, and non-primary industries. The report provides the trends and data to help inform companies doing business within the region.

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 14, 2021) — Iowa Workforce Development today announced more than 25 workforce roundtables to be held across the state this fall in an effort to partner with business in addressing the state’s workforce shortage.

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