What is the coolest thing made in iowa?

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Congratulations to the 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Iowa Winner:

John Deere CP770 Cotton Picker

Iowa has much to be proud of, especially when it comes to the products manufactured by Iowa companies. Nominate an Iowa-made product for consideration to be named the Coolest.

Iowa by the numbers

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  • $43.8 Billion

    Value Added to Economy

  • 221,500

    Manufacturing Employees in Iowa

  • $90,957

    Average Annual Compensation

2026 Contest Dates

  • MAR

    16

    March 16 - March 27

    Nominations Open

  • APR

    6

    Nominees Announced

  • APR

    7

    April 7 - April 15

    Popular Vote Round

  • Apr

    16

    Top 16 Announced

  • Apr

    17

    April 17 - April 22

    1st Round of Voting

  • Apr

    23

    Top 8 announced

  • Apr

    24

    April 24 - April 29

    2nd Round of Voting

  • May

    4

    Top 4 announced

  • May

    5

    May 5 - May 15

    Final Round of Voting

  • Jun

    3

    Taking Care of Business Conference

    Winner announced