Commerce Department

The Iowa Department of Economic Development, also known as (IDED), serves individuals, communities and businesses. The department promotes economic development policies and practices to stimulate and sustain Iowa's economic growth that integrates efforts in the public and private sectors. It manages a community development division that offers housing and technical assistance programs. The Iowa Department of Economic Development also provides assistance with the creation and expansion of small businesses. In addition, the department manages a business license information center. It sponsors the Iowa Entrepreneur Network, which serves investors. The department additionally assists companies in developing and expanding international markets. The Iowa Department of Economic Development is governed by the State of Iowa.

The Iowa Utilities Board is a regulatory agency in Des Moines, IA, responsible for overseeing and ensuring the safe and reliable provision of utility services in the state. They regulate various industries, including electric, telecommunications, pipelines, water, wind energy, and cable video service, and work to protect the rights and interests of customers. With a dedicated team of board members and bureau managers, the Iowa Utilities Board strives to maintain a fair and transparent regulatory environment, while also providing customer assistance and promoting energy efficiency programs to help reduce energy costs for consumers.Generated from the website

West Des Moines Water Works is a full service water utility. The department operates a municipal water treatment plant that consists of iron removal, softening, filtration, disinfection and a state certified laboratory. The city of West Des Moines incorporated in October 1893, governs the Water Works Department. It is one of the fastest growing communities in Iowa. Area Development Magazine honored the city of West Des Moines by naming it as one of the Most Attractive Metros for Business in its August/September 2010 issue.