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Iowa pizza chain gets new owners four years after bankruptcy

An Iowa pizza-and-ice-cream chain known for taco pizza and birthday parties has new owners, four years after going through bankruptcy under its previous owner. Happy Joe’s is the latest restaurant…

Iowa · 20d

FOX 16 News

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Farmer reacts to Arkansas leading the nation in farm bankruptcies

Arkansas · 17d

Des Moines Business Record

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Developer behind collapsed recreation complex plan in Johnston files bankruptcy

Ignit Johnston LLC, the group behind the failed proposal to build a youth sports and recreation complex in Johnston, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, just weeks after a judge ordered the developer to pay more than $4.2 million in damages to Lincoln Savings Bank in a foreclosure case filed by the bank.

Johnston, IA · 19d
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Heartland Express Q3 turnaround aided by capacity-driven price improvements

Heartland Express’s Q3 operating ratio improved to 98.7%, compared to 103.7% a year ago, amid a better freight environment, the carrier said in an Oct. 20 earnings release. Stronger freight volumes and capacity constraints driving up pricing helped the Iowa-headquartered carrier, CEO Mike Gerdin said in the release. The carrier reversed an operating loss for the quarter from 2025 with $1 million in net income.

Iowa · 17d
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Letter: It’s time to rotate the crops

Rob Sand has generated a lot of excitement about his campaign to be Iowa’s next governor, and deservedly so. But Rob isn’t the only impressive candidate who will be on your Nov. 3 ballot. Josh Turek, as Iowa’s U.S. Senator, would help ensure Congress fulfills its role in...

Iowa · 17d

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G7 Farm Groups Call for Action on Rising Input Costs

Iowa farm families are feeling a sharp squeeze on input costs—and global farm leaders are taking a stand. The National Farmers Union has joined agricultural groups across the G7 nations, urging governments to tackle soaring prices for seed, energy, and fertilizer. From Middle East conflicts disrupting shipping lines to heavy market control by a handful of corporate giants, Hawkeye State producers are facing mounting financial strain just to get a crop in the ground. NFU leaders emphasize that whether you’re farming in Iowa or across the globe, producers need stronger market competition and immediate relief to keep feeding the world.

Iowa · 17d

Des Moines Business Record

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Construction to begin this fall on Marlow 35 in Ankeny

Construction is expected to begin later this fall on Hubbell Realty Co.’s Marlow 35 development, a 200-unit rental townhome community in Ankeny. According to a news release, the development is planned for a 16-acre site at the corner of Northeast Delaware Avenue and Northeast Ninth St. It will feature one- and two-story townhomes.

Ankeny, IA · 20d

Des Moines Business Record

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NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: October 20, 2026

Des Moines Council of St. Vincent De Paul Society, located in Windsor Heights, paid Westlake Properties LLC $2.5 million for property at 700 N. Ankeny Blvd. in Ankeny, Polk County real estate records show. The 2.3-acre parcel includes a 26,000-square-foot neighborhood shopping center built in 1977. The property is valued at $2.4 million. The transaction was recorded Oct. 12.

Des Moines, IA · 20d

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Iowans Could Get Help Paying Winter Heating Bills

The cold weather is creeping in. I'll be honest, and I hate to say this, I already turned on my heat. You know how it is. Our temperatures went from 80 to 50 like they saw a state trooper. I was hoping to hold out a little longer, but Iowa weather has always had a mind of its own. Spring and fall are usually the brief windows when we get a break from paying extra to heat or cool our homes. As those comfortable days come to an end, the frost settles in. Iowa families should start preparing themselves (and their wallets) for the return of the dreaded heating bill.

Iowa · 19d

mindfullyamerican.com

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Iowans Have a Lot Riding on One Industry, and Its 2026 Outlook Isn’t Pretty

When farmers have a rough year, the hardware store, the diner and the bank down the road can feel it too. That matters for Iowans, since many paychecks tie back to agriculture. Here’s what a recent report says about this year and what it could mean for your wallet.

Iowa · 19d

WHO 13

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Ill-fated Ignit Johnston files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

POLK COUNTY, Iowa– The ill-fated Ignit Johnston sports complex project is entering Chapter 11 bankruptcy, adding another development to the troubled history of the long-delayed project. Ignit Johnston, LLC announced it voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 reorganization in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Iowa. The filing comes after months of lawsuits […]

Johnston, IA · 20d

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$2.3M in Iowa lease debt wiped out in Snap Finance deal

DES MOINES, Iowa - Attorney General Brenna Bird announced a nearly $664 million settlement with Snap Finance that will cancel more than $2.3 million in lease payments owed by Iowans. Iowans who entered into lease-to-own agreements with Snap Finance between 2017 and 2022 will have their remaining payments automatically canceled...

Iowa · 19d

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HARLAN HARVEST: Rising costs and muddy fields make for a tough harvest season

High fuel, muddy fields and a late start made this harvest a tough one for a young Iowa farm family rebuilding after a tornado. 🚜

Iowa · 18d

Des Moines Business Record

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Beyond traditional insurance: Another option for Iowa businesses

Innovative Captive Strategies and Holmes Murphy recently launched Bluestem Insurance Group, an Iowa-based Series LLC group captive facility and one of six captives licensed in the state. Captive insurance is a form of alternative risk financing, where instead of purchasing insurance through the traditional insurance market, businesses or groups of...

Iowa · 18d

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Iowa ag secretary candidates differ on water quality, fertilizer rules

DES MOINES, Iowa (Gray Media Iowa State Capitol Bureau) — The candidates for Iowa secretary of agriculture have different ideas about how to improve the state’s water quality, including how farmers use fertilizer. Jones proposes fall fertilizer tax. Democrat Chris Jones says Iowa needs to do more to...

Iowa · 18d

KMTV 3 News Now

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How a Midwest entrepreneur is building space for Black voices in sci-fi and fantasy comics

Nebraska · 18d

who13.com

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Ill-fated Ignit Johnston files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Ill-fated Ignit Johnston files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Des Moines, IA · 19d

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CRP Acreage Still Available for 2027 Sign-up

Even though the Conservation Reserve Program is almost at its 27-million-acre cap, farmers can still enroll for next year. USDA Undersecretary Richard Fordyce noted that there is still room left for more sign-ups. CRP gives farmers a dependable source of income while helping the environment by cutting down soil erosion,...

South Dakota · 19d

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Dry weather helps northwest Iowa farmers make up harvest progress

The outlook for the harvest season in northwest Iowa has improved dramatically. Paul Kassel grows corn and soybeans near Spencer and says September was extremely wet. “We were pretty depressed there the last couple weeks of September, man it didn’t look very good. When it wasn’t raining it was drizzling, and when it wasn’t drizzling it was foggy. So we were really concerned about the quality of the crop and stalk quality and standability. But since then we’ve had some great days.”

Spencer, IA · 18d