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Iowa Department of Commerce

Twelve statues, high within the Capitol Building’s rotunda, represent History, Science, Law, Fame, Art, Industry, Peace, Commerce, Agriculture, Victory, Truth, and Justice.

Read our mission statement 

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Insurance Division (IID)

Protecting the interests of consumers while ensuring a strong, viable insurance marketplace.

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Iowa Utilities Board (IUB)

After World War II ended, sentiment grew for centralized regulation of public utilities.

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Iowa Division of Credit Unions (IDCU)

IDCU is protecting the interests and corporate rights of the more than 1,000,000 members of Iowa credit unions through regular examination and analysis of the operation of each credit union.

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Iowa Division of Banking (IDOB)

The IDOB protects the interests of those doing business with Iowa chartered banks, licensed financial service providers, and licensed professionals through regulation that ensures safety, soundness, and adherence to applicable laws.

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Alcoholic Beverages Division (ABD)

On March 8, 1934, Iowa was established as a "control state," assuming direct control over the wholesaling of all alcoholic liquor and wine.

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Department of Commerce

Nearly every business transaction is a form of commerce.

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The Iowa Professional Licensing & Regulation Bureau (PLB)

The Iowa Professional Licensing & Regulation Bureau (originally a division itself created in 1986 by state reorganization) became a bureau of the Iowa Division of Banking in July 2006.

Department of Commerce Divisions

Banking

Ensure that Iowans have access to a fair and competitive marketplace for regulated financial and professional services.

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Credit Unions

To provide for a regulatory environment in which Iowa credit unions can prosper, operate in a safe & sound manner, and meet the financial service needs of their members.

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Insurance

The Iowa Insurance Division shall protect consumers through consumer education by effectively and efficiently providing a fair, flexible and positive regulatory environment. 

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Utilities

The Iowa Utilities Board regulates utilities to ensure that reasonably priced, reliable, environmentally responsible, and safe utility services are available to all Iowans.

Visit the IUB Website