Louisa Development Group

05/11/2026

The Iowa legislative session has concluded.

After nearly 35 hours of continuous work, Iowa legislators adjourned the 2026 legislative session on Sunday, May 3.

This year, 1,790 bills were introduced, and 146 (8.1%) passed both chambers and were sent to the Governor for her signature. Gov. Reynolds has until Tuesday, June 2, to sign or veto legislation.

Of the three top priorities identified by legislators this session, only property tax reform and the state budget were passed; no legislation to address eminent domain was sent to the Governor.

Find out more by clicking the link in the comments. 👇

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms, stepmoms, grandmas, aunts, foster moms, bonus moms, guardians, and mother figures! 💐

05/07/2026

We're working hard to Upgrade our Elementary School Playground! See below how YOU can help!

05/06/2026

Happy National Small Business Week! National Small Business Week is a time to recognize the entrepreneurs who keep our communities moving forward. From first ideas to years of growth, small business owners show resilience, creativity, and commitment every day.

05/05/2026

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Registration is now open for the Iowa Farm & Food Conference 🎉

Join us June 11–12 in Waterloo for the Iowa Farm & Food Conference, a biennial gathering hosted by Iowa State University Extension Farm Food and Enterprise Development, the Iowa Food System Coalition, and Iowa Farm to School and Early Care Network!

This conference brings together farmers, educators, food system practitioners, supply chain partners, nonprofits, and community leaders working to strengthen Iowa’s food system. Expect meaningful conversations, practical insights, and opportunities to connect with others doing this work across the state.

📍 Waterloo, Iowa
📅 June 11–12

Register now and be part of the conversation shaping the future of local food in Iowa: https://buff.ly/bFJ76YI

05/05/2026

This week we salute small business owners across rural America! Learn more in the comments.

05/04/2026

Join us tomorrow, there's still time to register!

Register here: 19231f27-7dbd-4dac-9aff-45fed4446cfb@0347d89a-0174-4dd3-adeb-3339c89c35f5" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/19231f27-7dbd-4dac-9aff-45fed4446cfb@0347d89a-0174-4dd3-adeb-3339c89c35f5

Join the Food Innovation & Business Hub for a Lunch & Learn focused on identifying your ideal customer. You’ll explore how to better understand who you’re selling to, what drives their decisions, and how those insights can shape your product’s development, pricing, and go-to-market strategy. This webinar is offered at no cost and open to all!
To learn more about this webinar series visit: extension.iastate.edu/foodinnovation/online

05/01/2026

✨🛍️ Happy May Day! Make sure to come visit us in Louisa Co. this weekend!

04/30/2026

The clock is ticking, get your nomination applications in today!

🌱💧There's still time to submit nominations for the Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award (IFELA)! If you know a farmer or farm family who is an excellent steward of their land and water resources and also serves as a leader in their community, please nominate them. Nominations are due Monday, May 4. For more information and to nominate a deserving farmer, visit data.iowaagriculture.gov/ifela/