Iowa Stories

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

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Downtown
Small Business
Story

Salon Beautifies Downtown Building

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

Group photo of stylists from Tangles Salon in Keokuk
Small Business
Story

Iowa Roots, Global Reach

The lighting leaders create solutions that win. An interview with Jeff Rogers, president of Musco Lighting, based in Oskaloosa, Iowa.

Three people sitting on the ground in an empty sports stadium
Advanced Manufacturing
Story

Windows and Doors For America, Manufactured in Iowa

For nearly 100 years, Iowa’s own Pella Corporation has been transforming the windows and doors that adorn our homes from inconspicuous to inspired.

Children playing in a rainbow filled playroom with large open windows
Innovation
Advanced Manufacturing
Story

Founded in California, Thriving in Iowa

One of the best decisions Iowa native Mark Darrah ever made was following through with his dream of starting a company and bringing it to Iowa.

Mark Darrah, CEO holding devices made by his company, Athena GTX
Advanced Manufacturing
Small Business
Story

Plas-Tech Tooling: A Family Affair

Explore Plas-Tech's story about their management and growth in advanced family-owned small business manufacturing in Garner, Iowa.

Person wearing a dark tee and safety glasses working with machining equipment
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