DES MOINES, IOWA (April 7, 2025) — The Iowa Business Council (IBC) has released its first-quarter Economic Outlook Survey (EOS) for 2025. The report measures IBC member expectations for sales, capital spending, and employment for the next six months. If the index measures above 50, sentiment is positive.

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 25, 2025) — The Iowa Business Council (IBC) released its annual, non-partisan review of the state’s economic competitiveness. Known as Iowa’s Competitive Dashboard, the report measures the state’s national rankings in five categories: Economic growth; workforce and education; governance; health and wellness; and state demographics. For each category, Iowa is awarded a cumulative score that determines whether it is outperforming, competitive, or underperforming.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (March 14, 2025) — Visit Quad Cities was honored with the People’s Choice Award at the 2025 Iowa Tourism Conference at Prairie Meadows in Altoona on Thursday. Presented by the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) and Travel Iowa, this award recognizes Visit Quad Cities' efforts to advance accessible tourism through its partnerships with Wheel the World and Hidden Disabilities Sunflower programs.

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 13, 2025) — Governor Kim Reynolds has released the following statement in response to the March REC projections through Fiscal Year 2027:

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 05, 2025) — The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), Iowa’s leading small-business advocacy organization, released a new health-care policy paper entitled, “

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 4, 2025) — Pasadena Villa Outpatient — Quad Cities will host a ribbon cutting and open house on Thursday, May 8, 2025, 4PM. The Open House will be held 4-6PM. They are located at 5405 Utica Ridge Rd, Suite 206, in Davenport, Iowa.

Pasadena Villa Outpatient — Quad Cities provides mental-health treatment for adults in need of intensive outpatient day programs.

MILAN, ILLINOIS (March 3, 2025) — Top of the World Ranch will host a ribbon cutting to celebrate their expansion on Tuesday, March 11, 3:30PM. They are located at 3333 155th Avenue in Milan, Illinois.

ANKENY, IOWA (February 27, 2025) — Across Iowa, many once-bustling biodiesel plants now sit idle or operate at minimal capacity, casualties of volatile market conditions and federal policy uncertainty. These facilities, which have long fueled Iowa’s agricultural economy and America’s energy needs, face an uncertain future as critical industry policies remain unresolved.

DES MOINES, IOWA (February, 20, 2025) — The Des Moines Register published an op-ed from Cindy Mitchell, the owner of Jon Top Distributing in Des Moines, Iowa, and member of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), urging Congress to co-sponsor and pass the 

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 19, 2025) — The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) recently recognized CT Development as the recipient of the Excellence in Development designation for 2024.

“This designation highlights a developer who exemplifies strong partnerships and a commitment to excellence in creating affordable housing through the Federal Housing Tax Credit Program to help ensure that quality, affordable homes remain accessible to income-eligible Iowans,” said IFA Director Debi Durham.

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