Hancock County is a great location to start a business. It is located near the Avenue of the Saints, I-90, I-35 and the Mason City Regional Airport. We are less than two hours from Des Moines and Minneapolis, while also approximately five hours to Chicago. We also have high speed fiber-optic services throughout the county. Low operation costs, a pro-business environment, and an educated labor force all make Iowa the perfect choice to start and expand a business. Iowa has lower than the national average rental & construction costs, payroll costs, workers' compensation costs, and utility costs. The Hancock County Economic Development Corporation will facilitate business development, infrastructure development, and workforce development in the county while enhancing our quality of life, by partnering with local, regional and state organizations to maximize results. Follow us on Facebook for regular community updates at https://www.facebook.com/HancockCountyEconomicDevelopmentCorporation/