The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and North Iowa Area SBDC have announced Lori Finch of Gabby’s Gluten Free Goods in Britt as the March 2025 Entrepreneur of the Month.

Though the housing market is never immune to political and economic volatility, mortgage rates have been eerily calm. Over the last month, the average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage has moved ...

Since the spring, the average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage has moved in a mostly narrow range around 6.8% and 7%. Mortgage rates were expected to gradually improve in 2025.