Image
Man speaking into a microphone
Register Today!

HousingIowa Conference: September 3-4, 2025

Join us at our premier housing event, where nearly 1,000 housing and community innovators will come together for engaging discussions on shaping the future of housing in the state.

Mission

Strengthen economic and community vitality by building partnerships and leveraging resources to make Iowa the choice for people and business. Through two main divisions – business development and community development – IEDA administers several state and federal programs to meet its goals of assisting individuals, communities and businesses. IEDA works to achieve its mission and goals to benefit Iowans while maintaining a high level of transparency. 

See How We Stack Up

#1

State for Fiscal Responsibility (CATO Institute, 2022)

#1

State in Renewable Energy (EIA, 2022)

#3

State for Opportunity (U.S. News and World Report, 2024)

#1

State for Cost of Living (CNBC 2023)

#1

State for Millennial Homeowners (Real Simple, 2023)

#6

Best State Overall (U.S. News and World Report, 2024)

Newsletter

Stay Up to Date

Get updated on Iowa Economic Development Authority news and programs.