DES MOINES, Iowa, April 23 -- The Iowa Association of Business and Industry issued the following news release: The Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) announced the nominees for its inaugural Coolest Thing Made in Iowa contest on Friday, April 19. The competition, sponsored by ABI member MidWestOne Bank, highlights the state's $38 billion dollar manufacturing industry and the high-tech, high-skill and high-pay career opportunities available. "Manufacturers employ nearly 225,000 Iow more PR

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, April 23 -- The Iowa Farm Bureau issued the following news release: Following the conclusion of the 2024 Iowa legislative session, Farm Bureau members would like to thank the governor and legislators in both chambers for addressing policy and budget priorities that are important to agriculture and rural Iowa, including the reinstatement of capital gains tax deduction for the sale of breeding livestock. This will prevent a direct tax increase for livestock farmers, many of more PR