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A study finds a rise in early-stage cancer diagnoses may have been a driving factor in Iowa’s increasing cancer rate

A study finds a rise in early-stage cancer diagnoses may have been a driving factor in Iowa’s increasing cancer rate. The American Cancer Society looked at cancer in Iowa between 2001 and 2022 and found Iowa’s cancer rates started to rise compared to neighboring states after 2013. Daniel Wiese, a principal scientist for the cancer society, says cancer screening and prevention played a role, particularly for early-stage prostate cancer and breast cancer. Wiese says, “People were diagnosed with cancers early, or at such an early stage, which is actually good for the patients at the same time, because at those stages, cancers are usually better treatable.” Iowa has the second highest rate of new cancer diagnoses in the country and is one of three states with a rising rate of cancer cases. Wiese says the research finds a rise in early detection played a role in the increase in Iowa’s cancer cases. “The major increases for men were happening in prostate cancer for localized stage and for melanoma, which were detected earlier,” Wiese says. “This was even more noticeable for women in terms of breast cancer, where we saw the largest increase, specifically at the localized stage.” Wiese says further research needs to be conducted on environmental and health factors.

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NW IA League of Cities Opens 2027 Scholarship Applications

The Northwest Iowa League of Cities is accepting applications for up to five $1,000 scholarships for graduating high school seniors pursuing careers in city government or public service. Applicants must attend a school district that includes at least one city in the league and plan to enroll in a community college, university, four-year college, or accredited trade school. Eligible fields include public administration, law enforcement, firefighting, emergency medical services, water and wastewater operations, engineering, city planning, and municipal law. Students must complete the official application and submit a 400- to 500-word essay. The deadline is Feb. 1, 2027, which is several months earlier than the April 15 deadline from prior years’ applications. The league expects to announce recipients at its Feb. 18 meeting. The league serves communities across a 27-county region of northwest Iowa, including Calhoun, Carroll, Crawford, Greene, and Sac Counties. Application materials are included with this story on our website.

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Chevron to restart biodiesel facility in central Iowa

RALSTON, Iowa (KCRG) - Chevron announced Thursday that it will restart a biodiesel facility with the capacity to fuel 275,000 18-wheelers every year. The Ralston has been shut down since 2024 after a downturn in the market. Chevron says market conditions have improved and is reopening with the partnership of...

Ralston, IA · 2d
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Mesabi Metallics steel mill gains local Iowa support

A $15 billion Mesabi Metallics steelmaking plant planned in Iowa is moving forward with state and local support. The Iowa Lee County Board of Supervisors has unanimously approved a term sheet with Mesabi Metallics for the company’s proposed steel complex, according to Mesabi Metallics. The county board also passed a resolution supporting the proposed plant, a key requirement for state support, according to Mesabi Metallics. “This is a generational investment in Iowa, and this week’s vote moves it forward,” Joe Broking, Mesabi Metallics chief executive officer said in a news release. “Paired with our nearly $3 billion investment in Minnesota, this project creates a fully integrated American steel supply chain—iron mined and processed in Minnesota, high-quality steel made in Iowa.” The steel mill would be fed with iron produced from direct-reduction ore pellets from the roughly $3 billion Mesabi Metallics mine and processing facility being completed in Nashwauk. Lee County is the furthest southeastern Iowa county. The term sheet agreement with Lee County provides up to $10.5 million in host-community payments from Mesabi Metallics during development and construction of the steel mill to help offset demands on county services, according to Mesabi Metallics. It also guarantees at least $112 million

Lee County, IA · 1d

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Celebrated cartoonist Stephan Pastis makes one Iowa stop on 16-city book tour

(Des Moines) -- One of the nation’s most popular cartoonists, whose strip “Pearls Before Swine” is carried in more than 900 newspapers, will be making an appearance in Iowa next week. Stephan Pastis has more than 40 “Pearls” collections in print, but he’s releasing a huge, hard-cover...

Iowa · 1d

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Get ready for RAGBRAI registration

IOWA (KWQC) - Registration for the next RAGBRAI opens Sunday, Nov. 15. RAGBRAI 54 will take place July 24-31. The route will be announced Jan. 23. New this year, riders who register for the 2027 ride but cannot take part can defer their registration to 2028. The annual event, which...

Iowa · 1d

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WBB Notes: No. 10 Iowa Set for Top-10 Showdown Sunday Against No. 8 Vanderbilt

The Hawkeyes and Commodores meet for the first time since 1997 in Sioux City, Iowa, at noon (CT). Radio: Sunday's matchup will air on the Hawkeye Radio Network with Rob Brooks (play-by-play) and Tiffany Reedy (color) on the call. The network includes more than 40 stations across Iowa and portions of neighboring states. A 30-minute pregame show precedes each broadcast.

Iowa City, IA · 1d

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Presenting the 2026 All-KMAland Iowa Volleyball Team

(KMAland) -- Nine standout volleyball players representing six programs have earned spots on the 2026 All-KMAland Iowa Volleyball Team, highlighted by four selections from Riverside's remarkable 40-1 squad. The Bulldogs lead all programs with four honorees after advancing to the Class 2A state semifinals. Lewis Central, Shenandoah, Southwest Valley, Red...

Iowa · 2d

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Blue Star Mothers of Iowa prepare 2,000 care packages for deployed troops

JOHNSTON, Iowa– Blue Star Mothers of Iowa is packing over 2,000 care packages to send to all Iowa service members who are deployed and who are set to be deployed before and just after the holidays. It’s a tradition that started over a decade ago, but has grown significantly over the past few years. Last […]

Iowa · 1d

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Data center policy a ‘ubiquitous’ and ‘pressing’ issue for state lawmakers

When Iowa lawmakers return to Des Moines in January for the 2027 legislative session, they’ll need to address the state’s role in regulating data centers, which while not new, have increased in the state alongside an explosion of technology such as artificial intelligence and cloud storage.  An Iowa legislator and utility stakeholders said recently in […]

Iowa · 1d

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‘I thought possible terrorist attack’: Eastern Iowa travelers adjust after nationwide FAA ground stop

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Flights were moving again Saturday, but travelers in Eastern Iowa were still feeling the effects of Friday’s nationwide FAA ground stop. Many passengers at the Eastern Iowa Airport faced ripple effects after the ground stop, which was caused by a telecommunications network error. Flights...

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Data center expansion raises questions about water quality

The Iowa Chapter of the Sierra Club says rapid growth in data centers is raising concerns about water use and water quality. Conservation coordinator Jess Mazour says growing water demands could have implications for both rural communities and agriculture. “We deserve to know if it’s coming from an aquifer, a...

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Fuel Prices Fell this Week in Iowa, Still Up From a Year Ago

Gas prices fell in Iowa this week, according to AAA. As of Wednesday, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $3.82 across Iowa. Prices fell 15 cents from last week’s price and are up $1.02 from a year ago. The national average on Wednesday was $3.98, down 14 cents from last week’s price. Last year at this time the national average was $3.08.

Iowa · 1d

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Water Summary Update: October rainfall leaves Iowa drought free

DES MOINES – Iowa had a wetter-than-average October, contributing to ongoing recovery across the state, according to the latest Water Summary Update. According to Iowa’s Drought Plan, all five drought regions in Iowa currently have a normal drought designation. The U.S. Drought Monitor, released on November 12, confirms that the entire state is now completely free from any level of dryness or drought for the first time since August 26, 2025. This change follows the removal of small pockets of moderate drought and abnormal dryness in northwestern Iowa during October.

Iowa · 2d

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Iowa housing inventory grows as Franklin County prices rise

Iowa’s housing market had more homes available for buyers in October, while sales activity slowed with the seasonal shift toward winter. Locally, Franklin County saw fewer home sales but higher prices compared with a year ago. According to the latest figures from Iowa REALTORS®, the state had 10,737 active...

Franklin County, IA · 1d

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November warmth returns as temperatures climb into next week

November is giving us a little bit of everything lately, from chilly mornings in the 20s to afternoon sunshine and temperatures gradually climbing back toward more comfortable levels. This weekend is starting off seasonably cool, but the bigger story is what happens next. Southern Minnesota and Northern Iowa are heading toward a stretch of milder […]

Minnesota · 21h

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Iowa food pantries prepare for Thanksgiving as demand continues to grow

DES MOINES, Iowa — With Thanksgiving just two weeks away, food banks and pantries across Iowa are preparing for one of their busiest times of the year as more people turn to food assistance amid rising living costs. November is typically the busiest month for the Food Bank of Iowa and its partner pantries. Officials […]

Iowa · 2d

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Warming up in the days ahead

Dry conditions will prevail across Southern Minnesota and Northern Iowa through the middle of next week, bringing a stretch of clear skies and gradually warming temperatures. Tonight, we anticipate clear conditions as a high-pressure system dominates the Upper Midwest. Some patchy river fog is possible late. Sunday will bring abundant...

Iowa · 22h

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Kittleson Brothers keeps North Iowa's harvest moving

From planting potatoes and onions in the spring to sorting, grading and packaging them throughout the winter, the work at Kittleson Brothers involves far more than putting crops in the ground and harvesting the vegetables. At the longtime St. Ansgar agricultural operation, every potato that rolls down the grading line and every onion loaded for shipment represents the work of people whose jobs help move North Iowa produce from farm fields to dinner tables across the country. Those jobs were on display Saturday, Nov. 7, as Kittleson Brothers welcomed the public for an open house featuring tours of its facilities, sampling food, activities for children and an opportunity to see firsthand what goes into running the business. The event drew a large crowd. For Kittleson Brothers, which employs fewer than 20 people, the work requires a combination of agricultural knowledge, equipment operation, quality control, packaging, shipping and plenty of hands-on labor. Some employees work seasonally, including area farmers who have time available during the winter months when their own fieldwork has ended. Laura Pahl is one of those workers. Pahl has farmed independently for six years and previously worked in agricultural research for Syngenta. About three years ago, she began

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Iowa’s Deer Population Comes at a Cost: Crashes, Injuries, Deaths and Property Damage

OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Iowa’s white-tailed deer are important to hunters and wildlife fans, but they also create challenges for drivers, farmers, property owners, and taxpayers. Every year, thousands of drivers hit deer. Some have to pay for costly repairs, and others are seriously hurt or even killed. Meanwhile,...

Iowa · 21h