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2023 State of the City

On September 14, Hiawatha held its 2023 State of the City Address to highlight many of the past year’s accomplishments and present all the new and exciting things happening in… Read More

HEDCO Seeks Economic Development Coordinator

Hiawatha Economic Development Corporation, or HEDCO, serves to advocate for current businesses and those who wish to relocate to Hiawatha, Iowa, a thriving community in the heart of Eastern Iowa.… Read More

Hiawatha Addressed Housing Shortage Revealed in Housing Study

The Crossing on Boyson, a 196-unit multi-family complex is in development to fit the needs of the current housing shortage in Hiawatha. Located on Boyson Road and Robins Road, the… Read More

Upcoming Business Summits

HEDCO is pleased to announce the topics for the upcoming Hiawatha Business Summits in 2023. Join us for the Q1 “Working 9 to 5 ????!!” on February 21, the Q2… Read More

2022 Hiawatha State of the City

The City of Hiawatha highlighted many of the past year’s accomplishments, with the message delivered by Mayor Bill Bennett, who also presented all the new and exciting things happening in… Read More

Reynolds Delivers GOP Response To Biden’s State of the Union Address

HIAWATHA, Iowa – Governor Reynolds delivered the Republican response to President Biden’s State of the Union on Tuesday, March 1. In the message, Biden spoke on important issues facing Americans… Read More

HEDCO Endorses Local Option Sales and Services Tax

The local options sales and services tax is a critical part of funding the continued growth and development of the City of Hiawatha. Voters in Hiawatha, and throughout Linn County,… Read More

Guest Author Series: Iowa State University’s Digital Manufacturing Lab powered by Alliant Energy ready for Industry 4.0 and beyond

This month, we are continuing our series of informational blogs authored by guest writers doing business in our community. Our goal is to equip our readers with varied and quality… Read More