Des Moines-The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) approved tax credits for Webster City Custom Meats on Friday. The firm was one of four manufacturing companies selected for their project. Webster City Custom Meats — established in 1973 and acquired by Boone-based Midwest Quality Wholesale in 2023 — processes wholesale pork products at its Webster City facility. The company plans to install a new automated bacon packaging line to increase productivity, efficiency and competitiveness through advanced packaging technology. The $2.5 million capital investment project is expected to create two maintenance-related jobs incented at a qualifying wage of $25.12 per hour. The board awarded $39,000 in tax credits through the BIG (Business Incentives for Growth) program. Similar tax credits went to companies in Des Moines, Independence, and Wapello by the IEDA at their Friday meeting .