The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Board approved an award for a manufacturer in Independence, which will assist in the creation of 229 jobs and result in nearly $15 million in new capital investment for the state. The board also approved innovation funding in support of two startups located in Cedar Rapids and Des Moines. In addition, IEDA approved assistance from Iowa’s State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Innovation Fund for a startup in Des Moines.