10/01/2026
For years, national data showed major economic investments bypassing the Midwest for the South. Iowa is changing that narrative.
Iowa is proving that conservative economic leadership makes a difference, and thanks to these strong, pro-growth policies, Iowa is landing its 1st-ever MEGA economic development project. Mesabi Metallics is making a historic $๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ investment in Iowa to build the largest steel mill in American history.
What does this mean for Iowa?
โ๏ธ1,750 permanent high-paying jobs
โ๏ธ6,000 construction jobs
โ๏ธ$95+ billion in economic output
โ๏ธStrengthening American manufacturing right here in the Heartland!
By lowering tax burdens, streamlining regulations, and standing up for domestic production, Iowa House Republicans created the environment needed to land this historic investment into our state. Good policy matters, Iowa is open for business.