A new Republican-backed bill aims to bolster the economies of smaller Iowa towns by restricting cash incentives for projects ...

The state’s four largest counties would not receive funding for three years. Its sponsor says rural areas need more help, but business groups point out those counties are key to Iowa’s economy.

“We believe, removing the largest four counties from the ability to receive these incentive funds removes the ability for many projects to even consider Iowa. When they’re considering Iowa ...