United States News » Iowa News United States » Iowa » Economy: What CH-47 Chinook means to Iowa's economy, nation's defense | Opinion
The manufacturing of this military workhorse vehicle has direct and secondary benefits that spread throughout Iowa, writes Nicole Crain.
News United States » Iowa » Economy: Trump touts economic gains as Iowa voters worry about the future
On Wednesday night, at a rally in Sioux City, Iowa, Trump touted a $15 billion steel mill planned for a district where the incumbent Republican is in a tight race. But there’s a lot of anxiety about ...
News United States » Iowa » Economy: Economic woes transform the Midwest into a massive midterms battleground
Democrats could be poised for a revival in the heartland, as furor over high costs and doubt about President Donald Trump’s willingness to change the nation’s trajectory threaten to loosen the GOP’s ...
News United States » Iowa » Economy: Economist analyzes potential impact of planned Iowa steel plant
Creighton economist Ernie Goss called Iowa's proposed steel plant a "significant opportunity," though he questioned the trade policies credited for attracting it.
News United States » Iowa » Economy: Reliably Red Iowa in Play as Economic Woes Mount
The Trump administration’s policies could cost Republicans in a state that is being hit hard by expensive diesel prices and uncertainty over trade.
News United States » Iowa » Economy: In Iowa, Trump seeks to temper economic woes of farm country
The president holds rallies in states Republicans could once reliably count on for support.
News United States » Iowa » Economy: Travel Powers $11.3 Billion in Economic Impact for Iowa, Sustaining One in 18 Jobs
Iowa welcomed a record 46.3 million visitors in 2025, generating $11.3 billion in economic impact and supporting 72,196 jobs.
News United States » Iowa » Economy: Trump touted big economic projects in two key Senate states this week. Both announcements soon crumbled
President Donald Trump has made it abundantly clear that he’s happy to use official government resources in ethically dubious ways to try to win the 2026 midterm elections.
News United States » Iowa » Economy: Iowa eyes bigger farm trade with PH
DES MOINES, United States—Iowa sees opportunities to expand agricultural trade with the Philippines, even as the country balances domestic production and imports, according to a US official. Iowa ...
News United States » Iowa » Economy: Iowa businesses, unions form data center group aimed at responsible development
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A new group has launched with the plan to advocate Iowa as a leading state for digital expansion and innovation. The bipartisan group “Growing Iowa’s Economy,” comprised of ...
News United States » Iowa » Economy: Southeast Iowa needs the economic boost a steel plant can bring
The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. Call it out of the blue, but the news last week has state and local leaders feeling anything but: the ...