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Mid-America manufacturing continues to see economic growth

The Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index, which measures economic activity across nine states, moved above growth neutral for the ninth consecutive month, pointing to solid economic growth in regional manufacturing. The overall Business Conditions Index increased to 56.1 in October from 55.7 in September. According to a news release,...

Iowa · 9d

Lovely Garden Roots

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The Southwest Side of a Young Tree Can Run 77 Degrees Warmer Than the North in Winter, Which Is Why Extension Experts Wrap Trunks in November

NDSU Extension says a young tree's sunny southwest side can be 77 degrees warmer than the north, which is why extension experts wrap trunks in November.

Iowa · 9d

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Des Moines Area Housing Market Sees More Inventory, Sales in September

(Des Moines, IA) -- Last month was another strong month for the Des Moines housing market. September saw increases in inventory in the Des Moines area housing market as well as strong sales and an increase in home values. Despite expectations of a fall market cooldown, active listings in the Des Moines area rose 14.2% in September to 5,028 active listings. Last month also saw an increase of 4.8% in closed sales to a total of 1,207, up from 1,152 in September of 2025.

Des Moines, IA · 10d

Des Moines Business Record

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Des Moines warns new tax law may weaken TIF, curb growth

Editor’s note: This story was updated at 10:15 a.m. on Nov. 3 to include additional information. At its Nov. 2 work session, the Des Moines City Council received an update on Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and city staff warned that the newly implemented property tax law could weaken the funding mechanism and curb growth.

Des Moines, IA · 9d

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This Historic Iowa Market Has Kept Its Old-School Charm For Decades

A coal oil and kerosene pump still stands inside one little Iowa store. Not in a museum basement. Right there on the shop floor, among the soaps and jars of local jam. That detail alone would grab my attention. Then add tin ceilings overhead, wooden floors underfoot, and glass-topped display cases that have held goods since the 1800s.

Iowa · 12d

KCAU 9 News

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Wells Fargo cutting 86 jobs in Des Moines

Wells Fargo financial is again eliminating jobs in the central part of Iowa.

West Des Moines, IA · 12d

Realtor.com News & Insights

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Des Moines, IA, Surpasses Major Markets in Starter Home Availability

Des Moines is seeing an increase in start home inventory at a time when most of the country is struggling to meet the moment.

Des Moines, IA · 12d

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Iowa harvest advances despite weather interruptions

Harvest continues across Iowa, with farmers reporting strong yields despite weather interruptions that have slowed fieldwork in some areas. As producers bring in the remaining crops, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig says favorable yields and changing weather are creating both opportunities and challenges. Naig, who recently completed harvest on...

Iowa · 9d

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Ag Matters: Wet Weather Raises Harvest Concerns

Harvest is underway across the Corn Belt, but a wetter-than-expected fall has created new challenges for growers, particularly in Iowa. Meaghan Anderson, a field agronomist with Iowa State University Extension, says widespread September rainfall has shifted the focus from getting an early start to getting the crop out before conditions worsen.

Iowa · 9d

KCAU 9 News

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Wells Fargo announces single largest mass layoff in at least 5 years

Wells Fargo announced its largest layoff in at least five years on Tuesday.

West Des Moines, IA · 12d

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Collin Sewell and Jason Willis acquire Willis Automotive’s 11 Iowa locations

Collin Sewell and Jason Willis acquired Willis Automotive’s 11 Iowa locations from Rich Willis and Willis Automotive. The transaction includes Lexus, Volvo Cars, Land Rover, Cadillac, Infiniti and Mini dealerships in Des Moines, Chevrolet in Granger, Nissan in Urbandale, two pre-owned dealerships in Waukee and Urbandale, and a Jaguar authorized service location in Des Moines. Following Rich Willis’ retirement, Jason Willis becomes CEO, with the business remaining independent from the Sewell Family of Companies. All locations will retain their existing dealership names and addresses. Paul Kechnie, Matt Willis and Jamie Farley of Performance Brokerage Services served as exclusive sell-side advisors.

Waukee, IA · 12d

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One last walk through Valley West Mall

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — More than 50 years after opening as a bustling shopping destination, Valley West Mall’s once-crowded corridors have grown quiet, leaving behind empty storefronts and decades of memories for generations of central Iowans. Since opening in 1975, the mall has been a gathering place for shoppers, families and friends. “When I […]

West Des Moines, IA · 13d

Sentient Media

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Iowa’s Attorney General Is Taking Checks From the Industries She’s Supposed to Watch

Brenna Bird settled a national price-fixing suit against major egg companies including Versova. Versova’s president donated $40K to her campaign.

Iowa · 13d

The Coconut Mama

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Iowa Buc-ee’s rumors grow as another city joins the chase

Iowa’s Buc-ee’s rumors have picked up a new participant. Just over two weeks after our report on the rejected Urbandale Buc-ee’s proposal, a business group in Bondurant has launched its…

Bondurant, IA · 14d

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Tough week of trade in the cattle markets

Across the industry most analysts pointed to the October Cattle on Feed Report as mostly friendly, however the markets this week were anything but positive for the cattle trade. Both the live and feeder cattle markets experienced sizable losses for the week. Matt Bennett is the CEO and co-founder of AgMarket and he tells the Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network that trading in the cattle markets did not go as expected this week.

Iowa · 12d

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Ag Secretary Mike Naig Defends Ethanol, Highlights Water Quality Efforts in Reelection Bid

The Iowa Secretary of Agriculture serves as the head of the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS), overseeing food safety, animal health, consumer protection, soil conservation, and agricultural promotion. Since 2018, this position has been held by Republican Mike Naig. Naig seeks reelection this midterm cycle as the incumbent and is challenged by Democratic Candidate Chris Jones, a retired research engineer and water quality scientist from the University of Iowa’s Institute of Hydraulic Research. Jones calls for a shift away from corn-based ethanol, whereas Naig says we need to support the ethanol industry.

Iowa · 11d

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Dallas County ISU Field Agronomist Seeing Higher Soybean Yields

The harvest season is continuing after a slow start due to a stretch of rainy weather. Dallas County Iowa State University Extension Field Agronomist Meaghan Anderson says farmers are continuing to make progress following a week of good weather, though more rain is in the forecast. “It’s always tough for...

Dallas County, IA · 12d

The Des Moines Register

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Bird flu hits large NW Iowa turkey operation as fall migration begins

Bird flu has hit a northwest Iowa commercial turkey operation with 44,000 birds, the largest flock to be infected so far this year. It was the eighth incidence of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Iowa in 2026, the Iowa Department of Agriculture said Wednesday, Oct. 28. Birds in flocks where an infection is confirmed are destroyed to keep the deadly disease from spreading. An ongoing national outbreak began in February 2022 and typically intensifies during the spring and fall, when wild birds are migrating. Waterfowl and other birds carry the disease, often without appearing sick, spreading it to domestic chickens, turkeys and other birds. The last large outbreak in Iowa was in January, when a hatchery in Kossuth County with 25,000 pheasants, quail and chukar partridges was hit, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture data . It was second game bird operation in Kossuth County to experience an outbreak in January, with the other resulting in the deaths of about 7,000 pheasants and 120 chickens, the state agency said. More: Would vaccines stop bird flu, now jumping from poultry to dairy cows? It's complicated. Before the latest one, all five detections since January were in small, backyard flocks. Iowa, the

Iowa · 14d

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Iowa residents can apply for winter energy assistance

DES Moines, Iowa — Iowa residents who need help paying winter heating bills can apply for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP, through their local community action agency. Applications opened Oct. 1 for people 60 and older and people with disabilities. Applications for all other eligible households...

Iowa · 12d

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