Iowa Business Council

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.

06/01/2026

“We’re talking about things like common-sense visa reforms at the federal level,” said Joe Murphy, president of the Iowa Business Council. “Many of our immigration laws at the federal level haven’t been updated for decades. So I think as we look forward to the next couple of decades here in America, here in Iowa, we need to really rightsize our immigration reforms and policies that make sense to Iowa employers.”

Some people who took part in the roundtable say labor shortages remain a concern and shared that changes to federal immigration policy could help employers fill needed jobs with authorized workers.

05/28/2026

John Deere is investing $140 million into modernizing its network technology, focusing on helping parts move through the system smoother to improve service functions for both dealers and customers.

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05/27/2026

IBC hosted a Business Education Alliance roundtable discussion with Iowa State University president David Cook. We appreciate the open conversation held by all attendees including future workforce, technology advances, partnerships between education and employers, and more.

05/26/2026

UnityPoint Health announced that Iowa Methodist Medical Center has become one of the first hospitals in Iowa to perform procedures using advanced 4D intracardiac echocardiogram.

UnityPoint Health-Des Moines announced that Iowa Methodist Medical Center has become one of the first hospitals in Iowa to perform procedures using advanced 4D intracardiac echocardiogram, or ICE, ultrasound technology.

05/22/2026

Congratulations to Vermeer Corporation on a successful groundbreaking event held yesterday to celebrate their new facility to be built in Bondurant. This new location will bring in over 300 jobs to the area.

Thank you to Jason Andringa for inviting IBC to be a part of this memorable day!

05/21/2026

Thank you to Ryan Sawyer, Arick Sears and the MidAmerican Energy Company Team for hosting the Q2 Deputy Meeting at their Training Center in Adel, Iowa. The attendees were able to discuss the 2026 legislative session with Dustin Miller and Brad Epperly from CWL Group, and workforce pipeline initiatives with Noelle Nelson from Talent Collective DSM.

Attendees also had the opportunity to tour the training facility that hosts a variety of training opportunities for the next generation of MidAmerican employees.

05/19/2026

John Deere is continuing their 100+ year partnership with American Red Cross with a $250,000 commitment to support disaster preparedness and relief efforts in communities where its employees live and work, and across the country.

MOLINE, Ill. (May 14, 2026) — More than a century after members of the Deere family helped lead the formation of the Moline Red Cross chapter, John Deere is continuing that legacy with a $250,000 commitment to support disaster preparedness and relief efforts across the country.