News
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Celebrate Hiawatha’s 75th Birthday at the 2025 State of the City Event
HIAWATHA, Iowa (June 30, 2025) – The Hiawatha Economic Development Corporation (HEDCO) is proud to host the annual Hiawatha State of the City event on Tuesday, August 19, from 4:00–6:00… Read More -
2024 Hiawatha State of the City
In Hiawatha’s 2024 State of the City address, the community gathered to hear an optimistic update on the city’s progress and future prospects. Speakers highlighted Hiawatha’s robust growth over the… Read More -
Welcoming Blue Lagoon Pool and Spa to the Hiawatha Community
(Hiawatha, IA) – The Hiawatha Economic Development Corporation (HEDCO) welcomed BlueLagoon Pool and Spa to the Hiawatha business community with a ribbon-cutting on Thursday,April 18. The business will hold its… Read More -
Hiawatha Meets Fire Department Need
The Hiawatha Fire Department has received double the calls for service in the past 10 years due to the increase in both residential and commercial growth in Hiawatha. To provide… Read More -
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 -
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
Events
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Hiawatha Business Summit- Workforce & Talent Attraction
Date: 08/27/2025Join Hiawatha area businesses on August 27th from 8-9 AM for a morning of networking and education! This informal gathering, hosted at a local business, provides attendees the opportunity to… Read More -
2025 State of the City
Date: 08/19/2025Join us for a powerful evening of insight, celebration, and community. You’re invited to Hiawatha’s State of the City sponsored by the Hiawatha Economic Development Corporation (HEDCO) on August 19,… Read More -
2024 State of the City
Date: 08/22/2024Want new business information? How about a chance to connect with innovative business leaders? You’re invited to Hiawatha’s State of the City sponsored by the Hiawatha Economic Development Corporation (HEDCO)… Read More -
Hiawatha Business Summit- Leveraging AI For Growth
Date: 08/20/2024Greg Edwards is not your average entrepreneur; from disrupting the tech landscape and safeguarding data to battling cybercrime, Greg’s ventures have consistently been at the forefront of innovation. Join Greg… Read More -
Hiawatha Business Summit- Addressing Mental Health in the Workplace
Date: 05/21/2024Business leaders are increasingly faced with mental health issues that are hard to handle – how to help someone who is struggling, how to educate their workforce, and how to… Read More -
Tower Terrace Interchange Ribbon Cutting
Date: 06/22/2023On June 22nd, there will be a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion and official opening of the Tower Terrace interchange project. The groundwork for the project was laid decades… Read More