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5 Main Street Iowa Businesses Win $80,000 in State Grants

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Enjoying Life's Special Moments in Our Own Home

The Dukavas family bought a home with Down Payment Assistance and now get to enjoy life near family and celebrate special moments together in our own home.
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Honoring Eco-Friendly Innovations in Housing

Cutler Development was selected in the Innovation Set-Aside Competition at the 2024 HousingIowa Conference for their eco-friendly Goldfinch Lofts project.
February 20, 2025

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2025 Iowa Downtown Conference

The Iowa Downtown Conference is a two-day event celebrating historic downtown districts and neighborhood commercial areas essential to thriving communities.
August 5, 2025 - August 6, 2025

International Shipping Documents: Essential Information for International Trade

IEDA Presents: Summer Export Webinar Series with Mike Allocca

August 5, 2025 10:00 am - August 5, 2025 12:00 pm

IEDA Regulatory Analyses Hearings (261—Chapters 24 and 56)

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August 5, 2025 2:00 pm - August 5, 2025 2:45 pm

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