News

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

Press Release

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

Press Release

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

IFA Top Lender plaques and certificates/awards on desk

Arts & Culture Programs

Press Release

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

Community Development Programs

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$400,000 CAT Grant Awarded to Cedar Falls

The Enhance Iowa Board awarded a $400,000 Community Attraction and Tourism grant to a community natatorium in Cedar Falls.

March 7, 2024

State Housing Trust Fund

Homeownership

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Iowa Finance Authority Awards nearly $82,000 to Support the Construction of two Habitat for Humanity Homes in Rock Valley and Ogden

Read about the homes funded through this program for income-qualified homebuyers who will receive financial, home repair, and foreclosure prevention education.

March 6, 2024