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National Cattle Congress: Iowa Time Machine October 10, 1910
Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On October 10, 1910, the first National Cattle Congress (then Iowa Dairy Cattle Congress) came together in Waterloo. The iconic annual agricultural fair and year-round event space hasdrawn visitors from far and wide for over 110 years. After five previous dairy cattle congresses, other Midwestern...
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Palo residents to get first look at Google’s data center plans
PALO — Google wants a piece of Palo. That’s been all anyone in town could talk about for the past year — everyone, that is, aside from the company itself. Until now. The company this week sent out mailers to all Palo residents about an upcoming Oct. 22 open house where Google representatives will discuss the project and answer residents’ questions. “We are genuinely excited about partnering with the leadership and citizens of Palo. We believe in a collaborative and constructive approach to development — one rooted in open dialogue,” reads the letter, which is signed by Google’s Vice President of Global Infrastructure and Energy Steve Walter. The mailer marks Google’s first time publicly confirming the project since Linn County officials announced the company’s interest last fall. The tech giant is looking to build up to six data center buildings near the Duane Arnold Energy Center, which would provide nuclear energy to the site. The campus would be one of several the company operates within Iowa alongside its long-running data center operations in Council Bluffs and the campus currently under construction in southwest Cedar Rapids. The site — located near the intersection of Palo Marsh and Power Plant roads —
thebusinessdownload.com
From Farms To Furniture Stores, 1 Source Solar Helps Iowans Cut Energy Costs
“It’s the table where you serve Thanksgiving dinner, and the couch where you open Christmas gifts,” Jason Merschman said in a profile published by the City of Urbandale. Merschman is assistant vice president of Homemakers Furniture, a business that traces its roots to a store in St. Paul, Iowa, in the 1940s.
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radioonthego.com
Revitalize Dumont moves forward after asbestos work
Revitalize Dumont is getting back to work inside the former Dumont school building after spending much of the summer addressing asbestos issues. The group has continued making progress on the building, including a new roof over the gymnasium and additional electrical work. Revitalize Dumont President Roger Kregel says the roof project was one of the group’s biggest expenses this year.
cbs2iowa.com
Made in Iowa announces 2026-27 market season at Hawkeye Downs
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Made in Iowa will host six artisan and women’s lifestyle market events at Hawkeye Downs Expo Center between October and April, beginning with a fall market, scarecrow festival and food drive Oct. 17-18. The events are designed to connect Iowa makers, bakers, farmers, artists and other small businesses with shoppers during the colder months, organizers said.
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Insurance Journal
Marsh Completes Acquisition of Iowa’s Accel Holdings
Marsh has completed its previously announced agreement to acquire Accel Holdings, a diversified independent insurance and advisory firm headquartered in Waverly, Iowa. Accel will operate within Marsh Agency. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. With the acquisition now closed, Marsh Agency’s Upper Midwest team has strengthened its presence in...
Des Moines Business Record
Made in Iowa recap: Sukup Manufacturing innovating for the next generation
For Sukup Manufacturing Co., innovation has never been limited to the products rolling off the manufacturing floor. It can mean a robot installed decades before automation became a manufacturing buzzword. It can mean building a childcare center across the street from the plant, opening an on-site health clinic or establishing an engineering presence in Ames to reach talent who might not initially envision a career in Sheffield, Iowa.
KCRG.com
Marion shop named a finalist in Iowa small business competition
MARION, Iowa (KCRG) - The Purple Wagon has advanced as one of five small businesses across Iowa competing to receive a $25,000 grand prize. Shop founder Karlee Peters is taking part in Main Street Iowa’s Open 4 Business competition. Finalists are judged on business innovation, community impact, growth potential, revenue and long-term stability.
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Gary Eubank shares six decades of John Deere history as plant guide
ANKENY, Iowa — Gary Eubank enjoyed his career building John Deere Farm Equipment. He had a long 48 and a half year career working at the John Deere Des Moines works. He was certified by his union as one of the most senior employees on the Deere payroll. Eubank,...
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Mason City gala crowns North Iowa's top entrepreneurs
MASON CITY, Iowa — Dean Snyder Construction Inc. of Clear Lake received the Legacy Award at the 2026 Pappajohn Entrepreneur Gala on September 24 at North Iowa Area Community College. The Legacy Award recognizes a business that has made significant contributions to North Iowa through vision, passion and leadership....