Farm Rescue Moves Grain for Iowa Family Farm
Volunteer drivers helped the Pitz family empty silos after the death of farmer Bill Pitz during harvest season.
Iowa Business News
This page covers corporate activity, market trends, business expansions and organizational changes in Iowa. It tracks developments across the state from large enterprises to the companies driving regional growth.
People
Live Poll
Do you trust Iowa's state government to serve residents well?
Sand Names Buck, Miller to Transition Team
Iowa Governor-elect Rob Sand named Elisabeth Buck and Morgan Miller co-directors of his transition committee and launched a transition website.
Industry
Iowa Extends Harvest Weight Limit Allowance
Governor Kim Reynolds signed a proclamation allowing overweight farm vehicles on Iowa highways through December 6, 2026.
Public Companies
Workiva Posts Q3 Profit, Misses Estimates
The Ames, Iowa software maker reported third-quarter results that fell short of analyst earnings expectations while revenue topped forecasts.
Philanthropy
Live Poll
Should businesses and farm groups do more to help local food banks?
Fareway Donates 24,000 Pounds of Protein to Iowa
Fareway Stores, the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation and Food Bank of Iowa join to fight hunger through the annual Meat the Need program.
Jobs
MercyOne Air Med Marks 40 Years With Events
Public celebrations on Nov. 10 in Des Moines, Clinton and Mason City will mark four decades of helicopter medical transport in Iowa.
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Day to day, that means market shifts, corporate mergers, executive leadership changes and workforce development initiatives. Coverage spans from the capital to the rural counties where the agricultural and manufacturing economies operate. The heavy influence of the energy and manufacturing sectors often dictates the rhythm of the state economy. Regulatory changes and supply chain shifts remain the most frequent drivers of new developments.