Iowa Business Council

06/19/2026

IBC member Adam Gregg joined the Iowa Economy Podcast & discussed the industry’s focus on growth through acquisitions and how that influences the future of banking, the state of the agricultural economy and the differences between today’s farm challenges and the 1980s farm crisis, and the emerging competition for deposits from fintech companies, brokerage platforms and cryptocurrency-related products.

The banking industry, known for valuing stability, has remained well-positioned in Iowa despite various economic headwinds that could tilt it off balance. On this episode of the Iowa Economy Podcast, host Chris Conetzkey talks with two banking leaders — one from Iowa, one national — about mainta...

06/18/2026

Musco Lighting continues to expand as demand grows and is preparing to break ground on a new 94,000 sf climate-controlled facility in Muscatine.

From a small city in Southeast Iowa, Musco Lighting helps illuminate some of the world’s biggest stages. The company manufactures customized lighting systems for venues ranging from neighborhood ball fields to iconic sports facilities such as Wrigley Field and AT&T Stadium, and its products are us...

06/17/2026

"We have been exactly what you said about preparing our graduates to go out into their communities and be prepared and be engaged and be leaders."

Thank you to Dr. Rachelle Keck, Grand View University President for joining the last week! We enjoyed speaking to you about Grand View's history, mission to develop tomorrow's leaders, and flexibility around the everchanging world of technology.

06/15/2026

Congratulations to IBC member company Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company on receiving the Coca-Cola President’s Cup, an award recognizing top performance among Coca-Cola North America bottlers in quality, safety and environmental standards.

Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Co. announced that its Atlantic, Iowa, production facility has received the Coca-Cola President’s Cup, an award recognizing top performance among Coca-Cola North America bottlers in quality, safety and environmental standards. According to the company, the facility has ...

06/12/2026

In a legendary donation, Hy-Vee and Kemps LLC donate 27,000 cartons of shelf stable milk to the Food Bank of Siouxland.

06/11/2026

Dr. Rachelle Keck, Grand View University President joined IBC President Joe Murphy for another episode of ! This and all episodes are available to view now.

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06/08/2026

The 2026 Pella Windows and Doors interns have started their summer work with community service projects.

The 2026 class of interns at Pella Corporation started their summer work with giving back to the community through service. Their experience started Wednesday with projects benefitting both the Care Bags Foundation and Lake Red Rock’s Playscape.

06/05/2026

IBC was onsite to witness Governor Kim Reynolds sign SF639 that permanently establishes a new specialty business court, effective September 1, 2026, to expedite the resolution of complex commercial and business disputes.

06/04/2026

John Deere teamed up with HABITAT FOR HUMANITY QUAD CITIES to build the frame of a home in one day. The partnership includes six John Deere facilities across Iowa where workers frame and assemble walls of the entire home.

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06/02/2026

IBC welcomes new Business Education Alliance member President David Cook, Iowa State University. His knowledge & background will fit well with the mission to align business & education communities for long-term economic success providing more jobs & opportunities to Iowans.