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The Enhance Iowa Board awarded $3,025,047 in CAT grants to projects in 10 communities and a $350,000 Sports Tourism Grant to Newton Community Events, Inc.

April 4, 2024

Community Development Programs

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$125,000 in Certified Local Government Grants Awarded to Nine Iowa Communities

The IEDA awarded $125,000 in Certified Local Government Grants to nine communities around the state to enhance historic preservation efforts.

March 29, 2024

Beginning Farmers Programs

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Iowa Finance Authority Names Lincoln Savings Bank in Reinbeck the Top Beginning Farmer Lending Institution of 2023

Read more about the bank that assisted the most individuals through the Beginning Farmer Loan Program in 2023.

March 22, 2024

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Agricultural Development

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IEDA Board Approves Assistance for Four Established Companies

The IEDA Board approved awards for four companies, which will assist in the creation of 252 jobs and result in $612 million in new capital investment.

March 22, 2024

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Iowa Tourism Organizations, Individuals Receive Awards at 2024 Conference

The Iowa Tourism Office presented 24 awards recognizing excellence in the tourism industry during the 2024 Iowa Tourism Conference in Des Moines this week.

March 21, 2024

Homeownership

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Iowa Finance Authority Announces 2023 Top Mortgage Lenders and Realtors®

Read more about local lenders who have assisted more than 2,400 Iowans in purchasing a home using IFA mortgage and down payment assistance programs.

March 12, 2024

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Arts & Culture Programs

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Waterloo West High School Student Wins Poetry Out Loud State Contest

Andrew Cusmano of Waterloo West High School took first place in the 2024 Poetry Out Loud in Iowa state finals.

March 11, 2024

2024 Main Street Iowa Development Awards Honor Outstanding Achievements

IEDA Board Approves Assistance for Two Established Companies

Daisy Brand to Invest $626.5 Million in Iowa Expansion

Nearly $3.4 Million in CAT and Sports Tourism Grants Awarded to 11 Communities

$125,000 in Certified Local Government Grants Awarded to Nine Iowa Communities

Iowa Finance Authority Names Lincoln Savings Bank in Reinbeck the Top Beginning Farmer Lending Institution of 2023

IEDA Board Approves Assistance for Four Established Companies

Iowa Tourism Organizations, Individuals Receive Awards at 2024 Conference

Iowa Finance Authority Announces 2023 Top Mortgage Lenders and Realtors®

Waterloo West High School Student Wins Poetry Out Loud State Contest

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