This article showcases our top picks for the best Iowa based Communities companies. These startups and companies are taking a variety of approaches to innovating the Communities industry, but are all exceptional companies well worth a follow.
We tried to pick companies across the size spectrum from cutting edge startups to established brands.
We selected these startups and companies for exceptional performance in one of these categories:
- Innovation
- Innovative ideas
- Innovative route to market
- Innovative product
- Growth
- Exceptional growth
- Exceptional growth strategy
- Management
- Societal impact
Top Iowa Communities Startups
Data sourced from Crunchbase and SemRush.
East Central Intergovernmental Association
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East Central Intergovernmental Association is the Regional Council of Governments for the eastern Iowa five county regions.
Southeast Iowa Regional Planning Commission
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Southeast Iowa Regional Planning Commission is a public, not-for-profit entity that provides planning and economic development.
Region XII Council of Governments
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Region XII Council of Governments is a regional planning agency that serves governments, individuals, and businesses.
Southern Iowa Development Group
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Southern Iowa Development Group is an organization to coordinates the economic development efforts associated with the region’s business.
TS Bank
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create community prosperity in all the communities we serve
Iowa State Bank
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Iowa State Bank is a community bank with services across Iowa.
Star Energy
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Star Energy is a provider of renewable fuel sources and lubricants to the manufacturing community.
Green Hills
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Green Hills is a retirement community that provides educational, cultural, fitness and wellness, healthcare, and other activities.
Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center
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Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center is a nonprofit healthcare center that provides blood products and services to hospitals.
ICE Technologie
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ICE Technologies has been passionate about helping community hospitals create a seamless, cost-effective IT environment.
Parent.co
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Parent.co is a digital publication for people who are as curious about the world as they are committed to raising great kids.
Interstate Power & Light
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Interstate Power and Light (IP&L) got the bright idea of providing electricity and has hit the road to make it happen.
Quad City Bank & Trust
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Quad City Bank & Trust is a full-service community bank in Iowa.
Ananias Foundation
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Ananias Foundation provides guidance and encouragement for men who have committed acts of domestic violence.
The Ames Tribune
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The Ames Tribune is a daily newspaper published in Ames, Iowa.
Mason City Chamber of Commerce
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Mason City Chamber of Commerce provides business promotions, advocacy, community and economic development services.
Seed Savers
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Seed Savers Exchange is a non-profit, 501(c)(3), member supported organization.
Genesis Youth Foundation
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Services for children needed to level the playing field, empowering them & their immigrant families through play, education, dance and song.
Community 1st Credit Union
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Community 1st Credit Union is a nonprofit company that offers financial services.
Mainstream Living
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Mainstream Living provides supported living, counseling & community integration services to persons with disabilities and mental illness.
Iowa State Daily
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The Iowa State Daily Media Group, student-run news organization enabling students to inform, and educate their community by innovativ media.
Comprehensive Systems, Inc.
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Comprehensive Systems is a private, nonprofit, community-based corporation whose mission is to support individuals with special needs.
Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance
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Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance is a nonprofit company that renders business support, community, economic development & public policy.
Link Associates
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Link Associates offers services such as assisted living & habilitation program for people with intellectual disability and their families.
Springboard Coworking
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Springboard Coworking is a collaborative office space that combines the best of café culture with a productive, functional, and affordable
GovPartner
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GovPartner software automates land and community development processes via permitting, business licenses, GIS viewer, and CRM portal.
Overton Funeral Home
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Overton Funeral Home provides information as to traditional funeral, memorial, graveside services.
Keystone Communications
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Providing telecommunications services to the communities of Keystone, Garrison and Elberon.
Vault
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A community of entrepreneurs, creative pros and innovators working side by side, learning together and helping each other succeed.
Skyline Center
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Skyline Center is a non-profit organization that provides work and community living services for people with disabilities.
Institute For Community Alliances
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Institute For Community Alliances provides technical assistance and training support services.
Iowa Automobile Dealers Association
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The Iowa Automobile Dealers Association is a non-profit voluntary membership organization established in 1919.
Pathfinders
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Pathfinders provide natural resources conservation, community development, water quality & soil health, and housing services.
Advantage Custom Builders
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Advantage Custom Builders, Inc. is currently building in many communities throughout Iowa
Community Internet Service
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Community Internet Service provides high-speed wireless internet services.
Iowa State University Foundation
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The Iowa State University Foundation is a private non-profit organization dedicated to securing private grants for Iowa State University.
Gravitate Coworking
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Wifi & Coffee & People & Space for individuals, remote workers, entrepreneurs and small teams. Everyone is welcome.
City of Iowa City
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City of Iowa City is an organization that serves and promotes Iowa City, Iowa.
EnerGenetics Energies
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Economically Sustainable Mini–BioFuel Refineries (MBRs) for local Communities. MBRs produce the next generation.
CRPrideFest
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CRPrideFest is an annual week long celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community located in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Bent River Community Credit Union
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Bent River Community Credit Union is a member-owned, non-profit cooperative financial institution providing services to members.