Iowa Stories

Explore stories from across the state of Iowa, part of the IEDA and IFA patchwork of growing communities.

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Innovation
Advanced Manufacturing
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Made (Efficiently) in Iowa

Read about five companies that are embracing technological advances to boost their productivity and support Iowa's advanced manufacturing industry.

photo of a large, yellow machine welder arm, with a bright light at the welding site.
Technology
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Learning Virtually Anywhere

Iowa EdTech startup, VictoryXR, creates schools of the future.

Virtual reality campus image
Downtown
Small Business
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Cafe Serves Coffee and Community

The Serving Cafe in West Branch is a finalist in Iowa's 2023 Open 4 Business Contest competing for a $20,000 grant to support business expansion.

The back of a tee shirt reading Living on Grace & Coffee
Downtown
Small Business
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Small Business Preserves History on Paper

Heron Kross in Ottumwa is a finalist in Iowa's 2023 Open 4 Business Contest competing for a $20,000 grant to support business expansion.

Erin Naylor works on restoring a paper object using a large magnifying glass
Downtown
Small Business
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Shoe Retailer Puts Their Best Foot Forward

Iowa Running Company in Cedar Rapids is a finalist in Iowa's 2023 Open 4 Business Contest competing for a $20,000 grant to support business expansion.

Jim Dwyer and Clifton Trebil-Smith, co-owners of Iowa Running Company in front of a wall of running shoes
Downtown
Small Business
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Family Blends Local Grapes Into Social Experiences

Glyn Mawr Winery-The Local in Mount Vernon is a finalist in Iowa's 2023 Open 4 Business Contest competing for a $20,000 grant to support business expansion.

Anna Wilson of Glyn Mawr- The Local in front of things for sale
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