07 Jan 2025

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

By Iowa Business Council

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 7, 2025) — The Iowa Business Council (IBC) has released its fourth-quarter Economic Outlook Survey (EOS) for 2024. The report measures IBC member expectations for sales, capital spending, and employment for the next six months. If the index measures above fifty, sentiment is positive. The survey’s overall economic outlook index is 65.63, an increase of 8.96 points from the previous quarter representing a significant increase in optimism from IBC members.

13 Dec 2024

Iowa Finance Authority Awards More Than $12.5 Million to Local Housing Trust Funds to Advance Housing Priorities

By Iowa Finance Authority

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 13, 2024) — The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) Board of Directors recently announced the award of a total of more than $12.5 million in grants to 27 Local Housing Trust Funds to support local housing initiatives. The grant awards are made available through the Local Housing Trust Fund program and are expected to assist 2,636 families across all 99 Iowa counties.

13 Dec 2024

Interior Department Announces $450 Million Funding Opportunity for Community Parks

By US Department of the Interior

WASHINGTON DC (December 13, 2024) — The Department of the Interior today announced an estimated $450 million funding opportunity over the next five years for local communities across the United States to create new parks and trails or renovate existing parks through the 

13 Dec 2024

Iowa Department of Revenue (IDR) Issues New Income Withholding Tax Tables for 2025

By John Fuller

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 13, 2024) — The Iowa Department of Revenue is issuing updated income-tax withholding formulas and tables for 2025. The Department updates withholding formulas and tables when necessary to account for inflation and for changes in individual income-tax liability resulting from changes in Iowa law.

11 Dec 2024

Quad Cities Chamber Announces 2025 Illinois, Iowa, and Local Legislative Agenda

By Jennifer Walker

BETTENDORF, IOWA (December 11, 2024) — The Quad Cities Chamber’s Legislative Agenda highlights the policy priorities of the regional business community for the year ahead.

Each agenda was shaped through one-on-one conversations, two focus groups and a survey of business leaders. That information is compiled, brought to the Chamber’s advocacy council and approved by the Chamber’s Board of Directors,

10 Dec 2024

New National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Survey: Small Business Optimism Jumps Above Fifty-Year Average in November

By Leah Courtney

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 10, 2024) — The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index rose by eight points in November to 101.7, after 34 months of remaining below the fifty-year average of 98. This is the highest reading since June 2021. Of the 10 Optimism Index components, nine increased, none decreased, and one was unchanged. Following last month’s record high of 110, the Uncertainty Index declined twelve points in November to 98.

10 Dec 2024

Bush Construction and Urban Improvement Conglomerate (UIC) Announce Strategic Merger

By Brianna Aust

DAVENPORT, IOWA (December 10, 2024) — Bush Construction, a leading construction company in the Quad Cities Area and Urban Improvement Conglomerate (UIC), a St Louis-based architectural and real estate development firm, have announced their strategic merger, marking a significant milestone for two companies in the design-build industry.

10 Dec 2024

Iowa Business Council (IBC) Elects New Officers and Announces Legislative Priorities

By Joe Murphy

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 10, 2024) — The Iowa Business Council (IBC) elected its slate of 2025–2026 officers at its final board meeting of 2024. The IBC serves as a catalyst for economic growth throughout Iowa while driving innovative policy solutions to enhance opportunity for every Iowan.

The newly elected officers include:

09 Dec 2024

Senior Housing Consultants and Better Living Management Partner to Enhance Walcott Community

By Allison Law

WALCOTT, IOWA (December 9, 2024) — Senior Housing Consultants, a prominent Midwest asset-management firm, proudly announces the acquisition of Courtyard Estates of Walcott by a local ownership group.

The community, now known as Better Living of Walcott, has been an integral part of the Walcott community for many years. Nick Merlino, COO of Senior Housing Consultants, expresses enthusiasm about adding this robust community to their asset management portfolio.

26 Nov 2024

Arts Alley Holiday Market Open Four Weekends for the Holidays

By Jennifer Walker

BETTENDORF, IOWA (November 26, 2024) — The inaugural Arts Alley Holiday Market, presented by Valley Construction, will be open weekends 10AM-4PM starting November 29 through December 22, located at 1719 2nd Ave in downtown Rock Island.

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