IEDA Board approves assistance for two manufacturers
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IEDA Board approves assistance for two manufacturers and three quality-of-life projects

DES MOINES, Iowa (June 19, 2026) – Today, the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Board approved awards for two companies, which will assist in the creation and retention of 65 jobs and result in $51.5 million in new capital investment for the state. These projects are located in Independence and Newton. The board also approved Community Attraction and Tourism (CAT) grants for projects in Le Mars, Ogden and Wellman. IEDA recently approved assistance from Iowa’s State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Innovation Fund for startups in Ames, Des Moines and West Des Moines.

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Originally published by the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) in June 2026.

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