Public Voting Begins for 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Iowa

Nominees announced, voting opens for 3rd Coolest Thing Made in Iowa Contest

DES MOINES, Iowa — The nominees have been announced, and public voting has opened for the third Coolest Thing Made in Iowa Contest. The Coolest Thing Made in Iowa Contest is a newer competition, hosted by the Iowa Association of Business and Industry and MidwestOne Bank, which highlights items that are designed or produced in [...]

Public voting opens for 'Coolest Thing Made in Iowa'

Iowa’s manufacturers are back in the spotlight as the race to name the 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Iowa officially kicks off.

Public voting begins for 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Iowa

The Iowa Association of Business and Industry has announced nominees and opened public voting for its statewide contest to highlight Iowa’s manufacturing industry.

Public voting opens for Coolest Thing Made in Iowa

DES MOINES — Public voting is underway for the 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Iowa, an annual competition that recognizes the state's manufacturing industry.

Stellar Product Featured in Popular Round of Coolest Thing Made in Iowa Contest

Stellar Industries, a 100% employee-owned and -operated manufacturer of high-quality work trucks, trailers and service truck and van accessories, is excited to announce that the Hybrid Power Source (HPS) is in the running for title of Coolest Thing Made in Iowa. The Stellar HPS is a first-of-its-kind power system that combines automotive-grade lithium-ion technology with a modular hydraulic power system to allow operators to run tools and equipm…

Iowa manufacturers are getting statewide recognition as voting opens for the 2026 “Coolest Thing Made in Iowa” contest

Iowa manufacturers are getting statewide recognition as voting opens for the 2026 “Coolest Thing Made in Iowa” contest. The competition, organized by the Iowa Association of Business and Industry, highlights the state’s manufacturing sector, which contributes more than $44 billion annually to Iowa’s economy and employs over 215,000 people. This year’s nominees represent 51 cities and include a wide range of products, from food items to advanced …