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Economic development officials in Ottumwa are dealing with the recent announcement that John Deere will close its factory there and consolidate its operations in Des Moines and Louisiana

Economic development officials in Ottumwa are dealing with the recent announcement that John Deere will close its factory there and consolidate its operations in Des Moines and Louisiana. Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress executive director Marc Roe says within hours of last Tuesday’s announcement, he began collaborating with Iowa Workforce Development and Indian Hills Community College to brainstorm how to retrain and retain those workers. “Ottumwa, any community isn’t about one business. It’s going to change our landscape for sure, but, you know, it doesn’t have to determine the future of the community. That’s up to us to do,” Roe says. John Deere will leave about 400 people out of jobs, in addition to an abandoned industrial complex in the middle of Ottumwa. Roe hopes to attract new manufacturing, retrain local employees through workforce development or the local community college, and find new ways to retain families who are building businesses or going to school in Ottumwa.

Ottumwa, IA · 3d

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Vietnam veteran honored with new truck, making it easier for him to go to medical appointments

ANKENY, Iowa — A Vietnam veteran in Ankeny, Iowa, was honored today with a new truck as part of Progressive's "Keys to Progress" program. Gary Holub served in Vietnam as a tank commander with the U.S. Army. The vehicle donation is part of a program that has provided more than 1,200 vehicles to veterans across the country since 2013.

Ankeny, IA · 20h

Iowa Capital Dispatch

City of Mitchellville sued for defamation by former employee

A former employee of the City of Mitchellville is now suing the city and its former mayor for defamation. Jason Battin, a former public works employee and a volunteer firefighter for the City of Mitchellville, is suing the city, former mayor Anthony Jensen and his wife, Daniella Jensen, and former city council member Amber Turner […]

Mitchellville, IA · 16h

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Legal fight escalates over physician’s sanctions for past drug use

The Iowa Board of Medicine is fighting to sanction an emergency room physician who allegedly “drank to excess and used cocaine, opiates, mushrooms, and marijuana,” often within 24 hours of working. According to the Iowa Board of Medicine, Dr. Chad Becker, who once practiced at UnityPoint Health’s Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, admitted […]

Iowa · 2d

KMTV 3 News Now

Iowa's new US House delegation: Meet the folks representing western Iowa

Iowa's entire delegation to the U.S. House of Representatives will be new in January, with a Lutheran minister and a National Guard veteran representing western Iowa.

Iowa · 3d

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Iowa universities seek approval for reduced-credit degrees, program eliminations

The Iowa Board of Regents meets on Nov. 11, 2026 at Iowa State University. (Photo by Brooklyn Draisey/Iowa Capital Dispatch) New, reduced-credit pathways to a degree are making their way to Iowa’s public universities with preliminary approval from their state governing body. The Iowa Board of Regents Academic Affairs...

Iowa · 18h

Radio Iowa

Iowa Veterans Cemetery ceremony marks Veterans Day 2026

Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs Commandant Todd Jacobus says this is a day to honor those who’ve served a cause greater than themselves. “Today our watch is right here, ensuring that every veteran who came before us and who comes after us remains at the very center of a grateful state and nation,” Jacobus said.

Iowa · 21h

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Iowa set to receive $216 million in second year of federal rural healthcare program

Iowa was awarded $216 million from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for the second year of the state’s rural health care improvement plan, “Healthy Hometowns.” This funding comes as part of the Rural Health Transformation Program, the federal grant program created as part of the 2025 “One, Big, Beautiful Bill” Act in an […]

Iowa · 1d

Iowa Pulse

Des Moines schools settle Ian Roberts hiring lawsuit; terms remain undisclosed

Des Moines Public Schools has reached a settlement with JG Consulting over the hiring of former Superintendent Ian Roberts. The financial terms have not been publicly disclosed. Originally published by Iowa Pulse . For more verified Iowa news and real-time updates, follow Iowa Pulse.

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Iowa lawyer’s license is suspended after seven prior disciplinary cases

A Dallas County lawyer who has been sanctioned in seven previous disciplinary cases has now had her license suspended for 90 days. The board alleges that between June 2025 and April 2026, it opened investigations of five separate complaints alleging attorney Alexandra Maria Nelissen of Clive had engaged in misconduct. According to the board, Nelissen […]

Dallas County, IA · 2d

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City Attorney Candidate Public Presentation Set for Thursday

AMES, Iowa – Gary Goudelock, of Des Moines, is a finalist for the Ames City Attorney position and will give a public presentation at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12, in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 515 Clark Ave. The presentation provides the public with the opportunity to ask questions of the candidate and provide feedback to City officials.

Ames, IA · 3d

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Des Moines Children’s Museum opens at temporary location

URBANDALE, Iowa — The closure of Valley West Mall has left some tenants searching for a new location. That included the Des Moines Children’s Museum until last week. The Des Moines Children’s Museum has been in the process of moving to a new location for several years in anticipation of the closing of the mall. […]

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Fareway’s Melhus Named CISO Of The Year At Iowa Prometheus Awards

Corey Melhus, VP of information security at Fareway Stores, was named CISO of the Year at the 2026 Prometheus Awards, held Nov. 5 at the Community Choice Convention Center in Des Moines, Iowa. Presented annually by the Technology Association of Iowa, the Prometheus Awards honor the people, organizations and innovations...

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Iowa State Fairgrounds to add engraved bricks honoring veterans

DES Moines, Iowa — The Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation is offering engraved bricks for a veterans memorial walkway at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines. Bricks are available for a $100 donation and can include up to three lines of text, with a maximum of 14 characters per line, including spaces. Orders placed by March 31, 2027, will be installed before the 2027 Iowa State Fair.

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Dallas County, Iowa flips blue after longtime GOP dominance

Dallas County, the Midwest's fastest-growing county , swung left in the midterms, breaking a decades-long Republican voting streak in gubernatorial and congressional elections since 2008. Why it matters: The booming Des Moines metro county is adding thousands of voters annually to its suburbs, making its changing political makeup increasingly important to candidates. By the numbers: Dallas County backed President Trump in 2024 but gave Democrat Rob Sand 59% of the vote last Tuesday. Before this election, Dallas County last backed a Democrat in a gubernatorial race in 2002, with Tom Vilsack, and in a federal race in 2008, with U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin. It also supported Democrat Sarah Trone Garriott and gave Democrats a 4-1 majority on the county Board of Supervisors, after recently adding two seats. The big picture: President Trump's rhetoric and policies on immigration, tariffs and the war in Iran may have alienated some of the county's college-educated suburban voters, says Donna Hoffman, a political science professor at the University of Northern Iowa. The county's growth has brought in younger educated professionals, including some who may have traditionally favored Republicans on economic issues. Nationally, the once reliably conservative group of voters has swung in more recent history,

Dallas County, IA · 3d

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Auditor calls for stronger credit card policies at Metro Waste Authority

DES MOINES, Iowa — Personal Hulu and Prime Video charges on a Metro Waste Authority credit card were among nearly $4,800 in improper, unsupported or questionable spending identified in a state reaudit, according to the State Auditor’s Office. The streaming charges, including two Hulu payments of $69.54 each, were reimbursed by the employee. The report […]

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