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 

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.

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,

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.

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.

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:

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.

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.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (November 25, 2024) — Bally’s Quad Cities Casino and Hotel was thrilled to announce our recent initiative to give back to our community by donating 25 Thanksgiving Meal boxes containing turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, green beans, rolls, and pie to Project Now Inc and Rock Island County Senior Center so that families in need could enjoy a traditional holiday meal without any worries.

WASHINGTON DC (November 18, 2024) — Main Street Alliance (MSA) and Small Business Majority have launched the Small Business Tax Fairness Coalition (SBTF), a national initiative to advocate for a tax code that prioritizes the needs of America’s entrepreneurs. This partnership comes as Congress prepares to renegotiate the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) ahead of the sunset of many of its key provisions in 2025 — a pivotal moment for small businesses across the country.

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