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Cycling and trails study shows economic impact in 99 Iowa counties

Cycling and trail use in every Iowa county contributes significantly to local economies and workforce development, according to the Iowa Bicycle Coalition’s newly released Economic Impacts of Cycling and Trails Study Phase II, conducted by …

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Funding recap: Q2 2025

The Iowa Economic Development Authority awards funding to startups in the form of low-interest loans through its Innovation Continuum, which includes five funds that are designed to offer companies non-dilutive funding at every stage of …

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Central Iowa builders involved in $35.9M rural workforce housing tax credits program

The Iowa Economic Development Authority announced $35.9 million in workforce housing tax credits to support development in 36 counties across the state. The awards will fund 63 projects expected to create nearly 2,000 new residential …

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Paddles, pedals and profits: The economic power of Iowa’s trails

On a hot summer day in Iowa, it’s easy to find bicyclists buzzing along trails and paddlers floating down rivers and lakes. Many of these bicyclists, paddlers and anglers contribute to the local economy by …

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Iowa economy holds while job trends, tax receipts lag in Leading Indicators Index

Iowa’s economy continues to expand, but inconsistent job growth, weak diesel consumption and manufacturing orders have dampened the Iowa Department of Revenue’s Iowa Leading Indicators Index for July. For the month, the index declined slightly but …

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Regional Summit to bring economic expert, site selectors

Long-term economic success for the Central Iowa region will require input, troubleshooting and relationship building from leaders of all industries. The Greater Des Moines Partnership’s Regional Summit aims to be a conduit for that, bringing …

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Dallas County alliance announces small business grant fund recipients

The Greater Dallas County Development Alliance has announced the first recipients of its inaugural Small Business Grant Fund. The alliance announced the new grant fund in April. After review and scoring, five local organizations received a total …

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Principal Financial index inches up, outlook worsens

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The results from Principal Financial Group’s latest Financial Well-Being Index released this week show U.S. business confidence remained near historic survey lows, increasing slightly to 6.80 out of 10 in …

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Iowa exports decline 10.8% YoY

Iowa exports are down year over year, according to the latest Mid-America Business Conditions Index.

The Business Conditions Index, which ranges between 0 and 100 with 50.0 representing growth neutral, climbed to 50.5 from 49.4 …

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Elements of new tax credit law incentivizes startup growth, rural startups, officials say

A new tax credit law that Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed on June 6 creates a $110 million cap on business development incentives and will encourage investments in startups and rural startup growth, officials say.…