DES MOINES, IOWA (February 7, 2025) — The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) and the Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) are pleased to announce the launch of a new, unified website that combines our programs and resources in one convenient location.

This new platform brings together our full range of resources and tools in one easy-to-navigate space, making it simpler than ever to access the opportunities that can help you meet your goals.

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (February 5, 2025) — Brides and Grooms voted Peppercorn Food Company best in catering in the 2025 Eastern Iowa Wedding Choice Awards, winning a “gold” among caterers from Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Waterloo, Dubuque, Davenport, Burlington, and Dyserville.

“Custom catering is a partnership and we have been blessed to collaborate with wonderful brides and grooms this past year to bring their culinary dreams to fruition,” said Co-Owner Jude Villafana.

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 29, 2025) — The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) and Corporation for Supportive Housing (CSH), a national leader in supportive housing, today announced that seven teams will participate in Iowa’s inaugural Iowa Supportive Housing Institute. The Institute is a six-month training series that will focus on developing strategic and income-targeted affordable housing with support services for those Iowans with the highest needs who are also experiencing homelessness.

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 27, 2025) — With tax-filing season soon upon us, the Iowa Department of Revenue is reminding Iowans of the many resources available that can assist tax-payers with filing their tax return. The Department will begin processing individual income returns at the same time as the IRS on January 27. Iowa tax-payers are required to provide their federal return with their Iowa return. Iowa income tax returns are due on April 30.