Press Release

Main Street Iowa Celebrates 40 Years, Honors Communities and Leaders

Award-Winning Projects, Volunteers and Downtown Initiatives Recognized Across the State

May 7, 2026

Press Release

Dr. Paul Brooke Named Iowa Poet Laureate for 2026–2028

Honorary designation recognizing an outstanding Iowa poet whose work and public engagement elevate poetry across the state.

April 28, 2026

IEDA Board

Press Release

IEDA Board approves tax incentives for four companies and grants for manufacturing investments

Tax credits for four manufacturing companies, supporting the creation of 87 jobs and generating $100.8 million in new capital investment for the state.

April 17, 2026

Rural Iowa

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State Awards $40,000 in Grants to Support Growth in 4 Rural Iowa Communities

Gov. Kim Reynolds and the IEDA announced $40,000 in grants to four rural Iowa communities through the Governor’s Empower Rural Iowa Initiative.

March 30, 2026

Beginning Farmers Programs

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IFA Honors Premier Bank and Jayme Ungs of Peoples Bank for Advancing Beginning Farmer Success on National Ag Day

The awards recognize the lending institution and loan officer who assisted the most individuals through the Beginning Farmer Loan Program in 2025.

March 24, 2026

IEDA Board

Press Release

IEDA Board approves assistance for two manufacturers, three startups, two quality-of-life projects and amended reinvestment district plans

IEDA Board approved assistance for two manufacturing companies, three startups, two community projects, two reinvestment districts

March 20, 2026

Press Release

Iowa Tourism Organizations, Individuals Receive Awards at 2026 Conference

The Iowa Tourism Office presented 17 awards recognizing excellence in the tourism industry during the 2026 Iowa Tourism Conference at Prairie Meadows in Altoona

March 13, 2026

Homeownership

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Iowa Finance Authority Announces 2025 Top Mortgage Lenders and Realtors®

The awards were given to the lending institutions, loan originators and Realtors® who assisted the most homebuyers through IFA programs in 2025.

February 20, 2026

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IEDA Board

Press Release

IEDA Board approves first BIG incentives for five companies, plus quality-of-life and innovation projects

Arconic and Vermeer corporations drive over $230M in new manufacturing investments

February 20, 2026

Press Release

IEDA Board approves assistance for six startups

The IEDA Board approves assistance for startups located in Ames, Ankeny, Boone and Des Moines.

January 16, 2026

Energy

Press Release

Governor Reynolds signs Executive Order 17 establishing Iowa Nuclear Energy Task Force

The executive order will establish the Nuclear Energy Task Force to advise on the development and advancement of nuclear energy technology in Iowa.

January 5, 2026

IEDA Board

Press Release

IEDA Board Approves Funding for Companies, Quality-of-Life Initiatives and Startup Services

The IEDA Board approves assistance for three manufacturers, four quality of life projects and three entrepreneurial service providers.

December 19, 2025

Iowa Title Guaranty

Iowa Title Guaranty Programs

Homeownership

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Iowa Title Guaranty Launches One of the Nation’s First Title Theft Coverages for Homeowners

New Coverage Available Now to Guard Against Growing Fraud Threats

December 11, 2025

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Rental Programs

For Developers, Communities & Property Owners

Press Release

Iowa Finance Authority Awards Federal Housing Tax Credits to Advance Nearly 800 Rental Homes in Four Iowa Communities

Affordable Housing Projects Advancing in Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, Iowa City and Sioux City

December 3, 2025

Martin Tower Apartments in Sioux City Iowa

State Housing Trust Fund

Press Release

Iowa Finance Authority Awards more than $12 Million to Local Housing Trust Funds to Support Housing Initiatives

The awards were made through the Local Housing Trust Fund Program and are expected to benefit 2,473 families.

December 3, 2025

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Main Street Iowa Celebrates 40 Years, Honors Communities and Leaders

Dr. Paul Brooke Named Iowa Poet Laureate for 2026–2028

IEDA Board approves tax incentives for four companies and grants for manufacturing investments

State Awards $40,000 in Grants to Support Growth in 4 Rural Iowa Communities

IFA Honors Premier Bank and Jayme Ungs of Peoples Bank for Advancing Beginning Farmer Success on National Ag Day

IEDA Board approves assistance for two manufacturers, three startups, two quality-of-life projects and amended reinvestment district plans

Iowa Tourism Organizations, Individuals Receive Awards at 2026 Conference

Iowa Finance Authority Announces 2025 Top Mortgage Lenders and Realtors®

IEDA Board approves first BIG incentives for five companies, plus quality-of-life and innovation projects

IEDA Board approves assistance for six startups

Governor Reynolds signs Executive Order 17 establishing Iowa Nuclear Energy Task Force

IEDA Board Approves Funding for Companies, Quality-of-Life Initiatives and Startup Services

Iowa Title Guaranty Launches One of the Nation’s First Title Theft Coverages for Homeowners

Iowa Finance Authority Awards Federal Housing Tax Credits to Advance Nearly 800 Rental Homes in Four Iowa Communities

Iowa Finance Authority Awards more than $12 Million to Local Housing Trust Funds to Support Housing Initiatives

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