economic development

Progress is slow and steady after an EF3 twister struck Minden on April 26, 2024. Even with some concerns about insurance payouts, the mayor is optimistic about the future.

Local governments and the state face a challenge in how to pay for damage from historic high water. Leaders in one small community hope to find a way to fill an expected gap in funding and also improve the overall economic outlook.

Public transportation in Iowa urban areas is important for commuters, but faces funding challenges.

The pandemic has faded, but many workers have not returned to the office.

Cyclists from across the county — and the world — are converging on Iowa this weekend for the Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, commonly known as RAGBRAI.

Two developers received COVID-19 relief money to help bring more affordable housing to the city.

The annual report by Iowa State University also shows varying values for farmland across the state.

The pandemic has faded, but many workers have not returned to the office.

A long-vacant brownfield site may soon become home to the Waterloo Court Works.

The Iowa Speedway was built to attract a NASCAR Cup Series race, but the event set for next June will be the first time the top stock car racing series takes the track near Newton.