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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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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 Food System Coalition Studies Economic Impact of Raising Livestock on Pasture
The Iowa Food System Coalition is embarking on a 12-month project studying pasture-based livestock systems in Iowa to examine the community and economic benefits of the practices.
News United States » Iowa » Economy: Building a Stronger Manufacturing Future for Southeast Iowa
The largest steel plant in American history is coming to Southeast Iowa, bringing thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in economic activity to Iowa!
News United States » Iowa » Economy: Trump announces $15 billion steel plant planned for southeast Iowa
President Donald Trump on Monday announced a new steel plant in southeast Iowa that he says will be the largest in the United States. The president hosted steel executives and several Iowa leaders ...
News United States » Iowa » Economy: New report highlights record-breaking economic impact of 2026 Iowa State Fair
The 2026 Iowa State Fair made history for its impact on the state's economy, according to a new report. According to the Common Sense Institute, this year's edition had the largest economic impact of ...
News United States » Iowa » Economy: ICYMI: President Trump Announces Largest-Ever Steel Plant Coming to Iowa
President Donald J. Trump announced a $15 billion Mesabi Metallics steel complex is coming to Iowa — the largest steel plant ever built in the United States as more industrial capacity comes home. The ...