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Wettach says independence key for state auditor’s office

State Auditor-elect Taylor Wettach, a Democrat from Muscatine, says maintaining the independence of the office is his primary responsibility. He’s also considering ways the auditor’s office could make all government spending more transparent, “so folks know where their hard-earned tax dollars are going and working with folks of either party or no party to continue that sort of focus,” Wettach said during an interview with Radio Iowa.

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Iowa Veterans Memorial Walkway to feature engraved bricks

DES MOINES — The Iowa State Fair continues its tradition of honoring veterans with further development of the Iowa Veterans Memorial Walkway on Expo Hill. Established in August 2026, the walkway will undergo enhancements, including new lighting, a military flag display and personalized engraved bricks honoring those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. The walkway begins on the sidewalk across from First Church and features historical markers representing the wars and conflicts in which Iowans have served. The walkway serves as a place of remembrance, reflection and appreciation for the generations of Iowans who have answered the call to serve. The engraved bricks will be offered through the Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation, providing the public with an opportunity to honor veterans while supporting the preservation of the historic Iowa State Fairgrounds. Each engraved brick can commemorate an individual veteran through a personalized inscription, including their name, military branch, rank, service dates or a message of gratitude and remembrance. Together, the bricks will create a lasting tribute to the men and women who have served our nation and a place where visitors can reflect on the sacrifices made by veterans and their families. “The Iowa Veterans

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UPDATED: Public Service Commission approves NorthWestern Energy, Black Hills Corp merger

The Montana Public Service Commission approved the $15.4 billion NorthWestern Energy and Black Hills Corp. merger on Tuesday. The new company, once merged, will serve 2.1 million electric and natural gas customers in Montana, Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, South Dakota, Nebraska and Wyoming. In a split vote, the PSC supported...

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Linn-Mar Students Selected to Perform in the 2026 Iowa OPUS Honor Choir

A combined total of 34 students from Boulder Peak, Hazel Point, Excelsior Middle School, Oak Ridge Middle School and Linn-Mar High School were selected to participate in the Iowa OPUS Honor Choir on Thursday, Nov. 19. Sponsored by the Iowa Choral Directors Association, the OPUS Honor Choir brings together outstanding...

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Small team works to ID graves of Iowa veterans

A retired central Iowan is part of a small team that’s identifying the graves of Iowans who’ve served during war-time. Mike Rowley of Clive is a member of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. “As I have looked around over the years, I have noticed gaps in the information and history available about some of our service men and women who have given so much,” Rowley said. “I’ve been determined to research, document, record and share information to fill in some of those gaps. ”

Iowa · 19h

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Flipped seats and a record voter turnout

Whether voting early, absentee or in-person on Election Day, Iowa voters showed up for their state in a historic midterm election. Secretary of State Paul Pate reported that the 2026 midterm election was “the largest midterm election in three decades.” This year’s preliminary voter reports showed a record participation rate of 63.34%.

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$10 Million for Iowa Cattle & Conservation Working Lands Program

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded $10 million in federal funding to expand Iowa’s Cattle and Conservation Working Lands Program. Announced by U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and Iowa Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig in Cedar Rapids, this five-year investment builds directly on an existing state-funded initiative, backed by partners like the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association.

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Kelley named KMAland Iowa Setter of the Year after stellar junior season

(Oakland) -- A new offensive system brought new responsibilities for Riverside junior Ashley Kelley this fall, but the results couldn't have been much better. Kelley is the 2026 KMAland Iowa Volleyball Setter of the Year after dishing out 1,032 assists and averaging 10.0 assists per set while helping the Bulldogs put together a remarkable 40-1 season that ended in the Class 2A state semifinals.

Oakland, IA · 21h

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Some Iowa farmers still finishing harvest as mid-November approaches

Iowa (KCCI) - Some farmers are still finishing their harvests as mid-November approaches, KCCI reports. The U.S. Department of Agriculture said 72% of Iowa’s corn and 93% of its soybeans have been harvested. By mid-November last year, farmers had harvested 97% of the state’s corn and 99% of its soybeans.

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Iowa group looks for bipartisan support on child care, food insecurity initiatives in 2027

Iowa’s midterm election results are being viewed by the Iowa chapter of Save the Children Action Network as a signal that voters want change and want lawmakers to address issues affecting Iowa families and children. As the group begins outlining the policies it plans to advocate for during the...

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Midwest “Snowicane” Talk Goes Viral as One Long-Range Forecast Shows a Thanksgiving-Week Storm Dumping Up to 20 Inches on Indiana and Ohio, but Forecasters Urge Caution

MIDWEST — Social media is buzzing after one long-range forecast showed a powerful winter storm sweeping across the Midwest just before Thanksgiving, with some jokingly calling it a “Category 1 snowicane.”. One viral post even quipped that the storm could take the next name on the Atlantic hurricane...

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