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Beau Klaver, 23, heads to the Iowa House from the family farm

When the Iowa House convenes in January, its youngest member will be a farmer from Kamrar who plants cover crops with drones. Beau Klaver, a Republican, won the open Iowa House District 55 seat on Nov. 3, beating Democrat Cynthia Oppedal Paschen. Unofficial results showed Klaver with 8,361 votes, about 64.7%, to Paschen’s 4,552, about 35.2%, the Hampton Chronicle reported. The district covers Franklin and Hamilton counties along with parts of Wright and Story counties, so a slice of Wright County voters will be sending him to Des Moines.

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Iowa Capital Dispatch

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Iowa Board of Regents to take harder look at university athletics, continues efficiency work

Officials at Iowa’s public universities will be following up with the Iowa Board of Regents to provide more details of its fiscal year 2026 budgets and future financial planning as the board’s revenue and efficiencies study moves forward. Officials from the University of Iowa, Iowa State University and University of Northern Iowa presented their revenues […]

Iowa City, IA · 2d

Timeless Dishes

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Curing Sweet Potatoes for a Week at 80 to 85 Degrees Turns Starch Into Sugar, Iowa State Extension Says

Iowa State Extension says a week of curing at 80 to 85 degrees and high humidity turns sweet potato starch into sugar, then storage at 55 to 60 degrees. The post Curing Sweet Potatoes for a Week at 80 to 85 Degrees Turns Starch Into Sugar, Iowa State Extension Says appeared first on Timeless Dishes .

Iowa · 1d

KCAU 9 News

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A picture may be worth a thousand words, but Iowa photos could win more than $2,000

Photographers across Iowa have until 11:59 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, 2026, to submit photos to Keep Iowa Beautiful’s 17th annual photography contest.

Iowa · 6h

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Iowa veteran buys Vietnam-era helicopter flown by his father to keep legacy alive

DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) -- Iowan Nick Turner, who spent 20 years flying Marine Corps helicopters and deployed five times, has a treasure chest of mementos from his career, including photos of flights transporting the president. "Got to fly President Obama past the ... Christ the Redeemer statue (in Brazil)....

Iowa · 1d

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Even after her death, Norma Jean Warner is making a difference in Iowa's small towns

Sometimes the most remarkable acts of generosity come from people who lived their lives quietly, away from the spotlight. Such is the story of Norma Jean Warner, a Des Moines woman whose thoughtful estate planning is now making a difference in hundreds of small Iowa communities including many of our local communities.

Iowa · 1d

The Money Overview

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Medicare Advantage members whose plans end Dec. 31 in Maine, Iowa, Oklahoma and Texas can buy Medigap without being turned down, and Maine’s window runs to March 31

Medicare Advantage members in Maine, Iowa, Oklahoma and Texas whose plans end on Dec. 31 can move to Original Medicare and buy a Medigap supplement without being turned down over their health. Insurance regulators in the first three states and a health plan in Texas have each told members about the right, and Maine’s window […] The post Medicare Advantage members whose plans end Dec. 31 in Maine, Iowa, Oklahoma and Texas can buy Medigap without being turned down, and Maine’s window runs to March 31 appeared first on The Money Overview .

Oklahoma · 1d

The Money Overview

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Heating aid is open into spring in Alaska, Maine, Colorado, Wyoming, Iowa and New Jersey for households that qualify

Households that struggle with winter fuel bills in Iowa and New Jersey can apply for state heating aid well into spring, and Alaska, Maine, Colorado and Wyoming have windows open as well. Iowa takes applications through April 30, 2027, and New Jersey through June 30, 2027. Each of the six states sets its own income […] The post Heating aid is open into spring in Alaska, Maine, Colorado, Wyoming, Iowa and New Jersey for households that qualify appeared first on The Money Overview .

Colorado · 2d

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Iowa Pork Producers Mark 10 Years of Giving Back on Giving Tuesday

The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) will celebrate 10 consecutive years of giving back on Giving Tuesday by partnering with Fareway Stores and Central Iowa Shelter & Services to provide breakfast and fellowship to Iowans experiencing homelessness. The annual event will take place Tuesday, December 1, with volunteers preparing and...

Des Moines, IA · 11h

Country Herald

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Iowa Winter Travel: Salted I-35 Can Still Turn Icy

Des Moines, Iowa City and Council Bluffs drivers should know why treated highways can remain dangerously slick.

Iowa · 2d

KCRG.com

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UI enrollment dips as universities face recruiting challenges

Iowa (KCRG) - Enrollment at the University of Iowa declined this fall as Iowa’s public universities face a shrinking pool of potential students, including a projected steep drop in high school graduates from a key recruiting state. The Iowa Board of Regents reviewed its annual enrollment report during its...

Iowa · 1d

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Millions more in disaster-relief funding headed to N'West Iowa

REGIONAL–More than two years after historic flooding swept across N’West Iowa, disaster-relief funding continues to flow into the region. The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced two new rounds of funding late last month, including more than $4.3 million to the city of Rock Valley for permanent repairs to its water and wastewater treatment, collection and distribution systems.

Rock Valley, IA · 5h

Local 4 WHBF

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Iowa and Illinois work to cut down on robocalls

Illinois and Iowa are taking steps to cut down on robocalls. Attorneys general Kwame Raoul and Brenna Bird joined a coalition of 49 state attorneys general to pressure the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to crack down and improve its robocall database. They want the FCC to strengthen federal filing obligations to present a stronger deterrent. […]

Illinois · 22h

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Bob and Robby Jewell receive Iowa Leopold Conservation Award

Bob and Robby Jewell of Decorah have been selected as the 2026 Iowa Leopold Conservation Award® recipients. The $10,000 award honors farmers, ranchers, and forestland owners who go above and beyond in their management of soil health, water quality, and wildlife habitat on working land. The Jewells’ 1,600-acre farm,...

Decorah, IA · 1d

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Hard freeze to kick off a sunny, cool weekend

The front has passed, and the cold air has arrived! Temperatures have dropped significantly over the past 24 hours, and we’re headed for some of our coldest temperatures since last April. We’ll stay sunny, but the chilly weather will stick around through the weekend. We’re going to warm up big time next week, though! In fact, temperatures will likely be about 15 to 20 degrees above average by the middle of next week. There’s also no rain in the forecast through the weekend and beyond.

Minnesota · 1d

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Iowa is one of three states with rising cancer rates, differing from neighboring states

IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - Iowa is one of three states where cancer rates are rising, according to a new report from the American Cancer Society. The state also ranks second in the nation for new cases. The American Cancer Society’s CEO met with a University of Iowa professor and...

Iowa · 1d

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Even as the prices Iowans pay for things remain high, a survey finds many of us are sticking with traditions and won’t skimp on the holidays

Even as the prices Iowans pay for things remain high, a survey finds many of us are sticking with traditions and won’t skimp on the holidays. November and December are vital to retailers, as some Iowa merchants can make up for ten months of average sales in the year’s final two months. National Retail Federation vice president Allison Zeller says they’re projecting consumer spending will rise more than four percent for the holidays. Zeller says prices are up and consumers are feeling uncertain about the economy, but they’re not skipping the holidays. She says the survey finds people are planning early, looking for value, and protecting the traditions they have with their families.

Iowa · 1d

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Iowa Public Health Issues Latest Alert About Potential Measles Exposure

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Polk County Public Health have confirmed a case of measles and are notifying the public of areas identified for potential measles exposures. While the source of exposure is still under investigation, the individual was likely exposed during travel, not in Iowa.

Iowa · 20h

The Des Moines Register

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Steel plant executive offers SE Iowa promises — and hope

FORT MADISON — In a carpeted Quality Inn & Suites conference room, an executive in a navy-blue vest made promises to residents in the southeast corner of Iowa. First, Mesabi Metallics CEO Joe Broking promised the farmers, mechanics, local officials and others gathered there that his company would be transparent. Then, he promised them the world. Broking displayed a rendering of the company's plan: a sprawling industrial campus where employees will melt iron and turn it into rolled steel. He provided a long list of industries that could buy from the plant, from automakers to appliance manufacturers and construction materials suppliers. It will be “the cleanest, most environmentally friendly steel in the world at the lowest cost,” Broking said. “And we can do that right here in the U.S., right here in Iowa.” The promises kept coming. “Your schools are going to improve. Your housing market’s going to improve. Access to community amenities is going to improve,” Broking said. People in the crowd of about 100 whispered among themselves as he went on. “This is absolutely a fantastic opportunity for Mesabi Metallics and a fantastic opportunity for each and every one of you. And I can’t wait to actually come

Fort Madison, IA · 2d

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Governor-elect Sand says he is committed to clean water

Nobody likes to lose, least of all Chris Jones. He thought he could beat incumbent Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig, a Republican. Jones lost by six points. The former Simpson College baller left it all on the court. He was coughing and beat, badly in need of a bed. “I’m...

Iowa · 19h