On December 19, 2025, the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Board approved awards for three companies, which will assist in the creation of 281 jobs and result in $135 million in new capital investment for the state. These projects are located in Coralville, Davenport and Sioux City. Projects in Lake Park, Maquoketa, Pella and West Des Moines received awards through the Community Attraction and Tourism program. The board also approved grants through the Entrepreneurial Investment Award program.
Morrison to relocate operations from Illinois to Coralville
Family-owned Morrison Weighing Systems, Inc. manufactures high-speed weighing and labeling systems. They design in-motion weighing scales and data collection software to help automate food processing and manufacturing businesses throughout North America. The company plans to purchase and expand an existing facility in the University of Iowa Research Park, relocating operations from Illinois. The project represents a nearly $1.5 million capital investment and is expected to create 11 jobs, of which five are incented at a qualifying wage of $33.05 per hour. The board awarded the company tax benefits through the High Quality Jobs (HQJ) program…