Iowa | Trade and Industry Development

IA: Topgolf Sets Sights on Des Moines for First Iowa Venue, Will Create 300 Jobs

News Jun 27, 2022

Topgolf Entertainment Group, a global sports and entertainment company, plans to bring its technology-enabled golf entertainment experience to Des Moi...

IA: IEDA  Board OKs Assistance for 6 Companies, Assisting in Creation of 640 Jobs, $265M Investment

News Jun 21, 2022

The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Board approved awards for six Iowa companies, which will assist in the creation of 640 jobs and result ...

IA: IEDA Board OK's Projects from Four Companies, Two Reinvestment Districts, Creating 75 Jobs

News Apr 25, 2022

The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Board recently approved awards for four Iowa companies, which will assist in the creation of 75 jobs an...

IA: IEDA Awards $20 Million in Manufacturing 4.0 Funding

News Mar 07, 2022

About $20 million in Manufacturing 4.0 Workforce Innovation grants have been awarded to 46 companies in Iowa.

IA: Hydrite to Expand in Waterloo, Hiring 20 More Employees

News Mar 03, 2022

Hydrite®, an integrated manufacturer and supplier of chemicals and related services, is pleased to announce plans to expand its Waterloo, IA facility....

IA: IEDA Board OKs Projects from 4 Companies, Creating 131 Jobs

News Feb 21, 2022

The Iowa Economic Development Authority Board approved awards for four Iowa companies, which will assist in the creation of 131 jobs.

IA: Fort Madison Site Recognized as an Iowa Certified Site

News Jan 24, 2022

A development-ready site in Fort Madison is the latest industrial site to achieve certification through the Iowa Certified Sites program.

IA: MidAmerican Energy Proposes $3.9 Billion “Wind PRIME” Project, With 125 Jobs

News Jan 21, 2022

MidAmerican Energy announced plans for a $3.9 billion renewable energy project in Iowa, including wind and solar generation.

IA: Iowa Launches First Statewide Program Recognizing Family-Friendly Employers

News Jan 18, 2022

Best Place for Working Parents® designation is now available to qualifying employers.

IA: Hy-Vee Grocery Chain to Expand into Four New States

News Dec 28, 2021

Hy-Vee, a West Des Moines-based grocer that’s operated in the Midwest for more than a century, is looking to expand into four new states, from its cur...