Based on a strong agricultural foundation, Iowa has transformed its economy over the last 50 years. The state is now home to a wide range of industries, including advanced manufacturing, food processing and biotechnology.
Advanced manufacturing sector employs 14% of the state’s total workforce – 36% higher than the national employment distribution for manufacturing. More than 6,000 manufacturers employ nearly 216,000 Iowans.
Single-factor, non-unitary tax based only on the percentage of total sales income within the state
0 – 12% corporate income tax
50% federal corporate income tax deduction
3.3% – 8.53% personal tax
100% deduction of federal personal income taxes
An employee is not required to join a union or pay dues or fees to any labor union, association or organization as a condition of employment.
Earn refundable tax credits for research and development investments that may be paid directly in cash to the company once its tax liabilities have been met.
28.9% of the population has at least a bachelor’s degree
92.1% of the population have completed high school
Workforce dynamics is increasingly complex with employers battling for a reliable stable of talent to help them win against all odds. A steady pool of candidates who are educated, qualified and prepared to step up and fill relevant key roles within their organizations can be the difference between growth and a slow demise.
| university | location | enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Ames | 33,391 | |
| University of Iowa | Iowa City | 32,948 |
| University of Northern Iowa | Cedar Falls | 10,497 |
| college | location | enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa Falls | 949 | |
| Hawkeye Community College | Waterloo | 5,605 |
| Indian Hills Community College | Ottumwa | 4,412 |
| Iowa Central Community College | Fort Dodge | 5,788 |
| Iowa Lakes Community College | Estherville | 2,011 |
| Kirkwood Community College |
Cedar Rapids | 14,190 |
| Marshalltown Community College | Marshalltown | 2,041 |
| North Iowa Area Community College | Mason City | 2,995 |
| Northeast Iowa Community College | Calmar | 1,655 |
| Southeastern Community College | West Burlington | 601 |
| Southwestern Community College | Creston | 1,600 |
Senior Business Attraction Manager
(319) 786-4392
markseckman@alliantenergy.com
