Jennifer DeWitt's stories
Iowa creates mechanism for rural site certification
After more than a decade of success attracting new and expanding companies to Iowa’s shovel-ready locations, the Iowa Certified Sites Program and development leaders are now also working with rural Iowa to create the same business opportunities. A new competitive…
Mississippi River Distilling Co. joins Parallel Brewery Collective
In an unusual partnership, four of Iowa’s leading craft beverage brands – including Mississippi River…
Deere confirms salaried workforce cuts; outlines benefit package
Faced with lower customer demand for its equipment, declining sales and a challenging ag economy,…
Vermeer’s self-propelled baler is Coolest Thing Made in Iowa
The coolest of the cool products manufactured in the Hawkeye State is an innovative piece…
Von Maur invests in 5-year, $100M in-store renovation plan
Von Maur Department Stores shoppers are already accustomed to the ambience that the upscale retailer strives…
DDP offers $100,000 to help Davenport businesses shuttered by building collapse
Davenport businesses devastated by the building collapse at 324 Main St. now are receiving help…
