Maximize Your Potential in Iowa
Iowans care about people, and the state’s businesses and industries make it a priority to invest in programs and policies that allow employees to thrive.
Iowa is Calling
Inspired individuals chase their dreams in Iowa for its lower cost of living, rich entrepreneurial ecosystem and creative, innovative and visionary minds.
Top Outdoor Activities in Iowa by Season
Iowa has four beautiful seasons that offer stunning views, outdoor adventures and thrilling events year-round. Here’s all you need to know.
Homemade Cards & Crafts: Taylored Expressions in Ankeny, IA
Returning to Iowa gave papercraft purveyors Taylor and Jon Van Bruggen room to spread joy.
Universal Accessibility at Easter Lake Park: An Accessible Park for All in Iowa
Des Moines’ Easter Lake Park was revamped to be one of the most universally accessible parks in the country.
Restoring Iowa’s Val Air Ballroom: A Sound Investment
A Central Iowa music promoter blended incentives to restore a culturally significant music venue.
A Love Letter to Iowa
Mike Vallely traveled across the world as a professional skateboarder and fell in love with Iowa along the way, inspiring him to make Des Moines home.
3 Surprising Keys to Career Success
Hummingbirds CEO Emily Steele shares her story of success
Space to Create
Mainframe Studios inspired creative couple Sarah Booz and Kyle Kirwin to call Iowa home.
Designing a New Chapter in Iowa
Linzi Murray, a lifelong book lover, builds her dream bookstore in Des Moines, Iowa.