Western Iowa is in the midst of one of the world’s most fertile agricultural areas. So perhaps it’s fitting that it’s such an outstanding place to grow in business and in life. These days, many successful companies are taking advantage of Western Iowa’s favorable economic climate to produce and market their goods and services nationally and internationally. These companies benefit from business-friendly state policies and the region’s highly trained and productive workforce.

And Western Iowa has the “living” side of the equation down, too. It is a place of safe, friendly communities; good schools; wide-open spaces and excellent outdoor recreation. A place where wildlife and bike trails are plentiful, but traffic is not. A place where you can balance your time between rewarding careers and raising your family. Add it all up, and it’s easy to see why Western Iowa is a good thing growing.


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  • Son of Jefferson-Born Native and Founder of Gallup Poll, Dies

    Posted July 2 at 8:48 AM

    Alec Gallup, former co-chairman of the U.S. polling organization founded by his father, has died at the age of 81, The Washington Post reported.

  • SynGest Selects The Weitz Company to Build First Biomass-to-Ammonia Plant

    Posted June 30 at 11:58 AM

    SynGest, Inc. announced that it has chosen The Weitz Company to provide engineering, procurement and construction services (EPC) for its first plant to manufacture BioAmmonia (anhydrous ammonia) fuel and fertilizer from corn biomass.

  • West Central Iowa Business Development Seminars on June 29th

    Posted June 23 at 2:02 PM

    On Monday, June 29th, the Midwest Partnership Development Corporation region features several opportunities for businesses to enhance their knowledge on a number of issues concerning marketing, workforce development and recruitment, and competitiveness. One is sponsored by Southwestern Community College, the other by Western Iowa Advantage.

  • POET Biorefining-Coon Rapids Focuses on Efficiency

    Posted June 17 at 9:13 AM

    Owen Shunkwiler scoops up a handful of a product his company calls Dakota Germ, an ethanol co-product made here. The product was not made here a few years ago, before the plant made a variety of improvements. “This isn’t the same as it was when it opened in 2002,” Shunkwiler says of the POET facility he manages here.

  • Raccoon River Valley Trail Receives ‘Vision Iowa’ Funds

    Posted June 17 at 8:51 AM

    The Vision Iowa Board Wednesday awarded more than $6.3 million in grants to seven projects around the state. $1.6 million award will benefit an addition to the Raccoon River Valley Trail through west-central Iowa

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