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The Des Moines Register

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UIHC task force leaves cause of higher Mission Cancer bills untouched

A small task force the Iowa Board of Regents assembled to review issues with patient billing after University of Iowa Health Care purchased the state's largest cancer treatment clinic says more could be done to help patients understand billing and access financial support. The task force, however, was not assigned to do anything about the biggest factor that has made former Mission Cancer & Blood patients' bills higher under UIHC. Dr. Denise Jamieson, UIHC vice president for medical affairs , told the regents at their Wednesday, Nov. 11, meeting in Ames the group examined communications with patients and billing and financial counseling. Jamieson said it determined UIHC could inform patients earlier about what they may owe, connect them with financial assistance and work with insurers, employers and others that play a role in out-of-pocket medical costs. UIHC also could "measure whether the changes are affecting the patient experience," she said. "We want patients to focus on their treatment," she said. But the task force did not address the reason for the higher bills. In a series of investigative reports this year, the Des Moines Register Watchdog found the elevated bills showed up after the nonprofit hospital group started charging hospital

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thebourbonflight.com

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Cedar Ridge unveils Portside II, a triple-finished Iowa bourbon at 115 proof

SWISHER, Iowa (Nov. 11, 2026) — Cedar Ridge Distillery is bringing a new twist to one of its most popular whiskey creations with the release of Portside II, a limited-edition Iowa bourbon finished in three different types of oak and wine casks. Inspired by the distillery’s 2023 QuintEssential Special...

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Iowa State Daily

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Cyclones prepare to grapple Howard at Hilton

AMES — Over the last three seasons, the Iowa State women’s basketball team has started 3-0. The Cyclones will aim to extend their undefeated record against Howard Thursday at 6:30 p.m. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+. In their last outing, the Cyclones beat Eastern Illinois 77-61,...

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Temperatures tumble, hard freeze ahead

Enjoy today because this will likely be our last day in the 50s for quite a while! A strong cold front will bring a significant drop in temperatures over the next 24 hours, followed by our coldest stretch of weather in several weeks. Some frost will be possible late tonight into Thursday morning, but a much more widespread hard freeze is looking almost certain Thursday night into Friday morning. Temperatures will remain below normal through the weekend before gradually warming up next week. The forecast will also remain dry for the foreseeable future.

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Public News Service

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Feds remove pollution protections from Iowa waterways

The Environmental Protection Agency has removed several rivers and streams from the Iowa Natural Resources Department's list of impaired waterways , despite being contaminated with dangerous levels of nitrates. An environmental coalition sued the EPA over the move but the agency has doubled down on its decision. Citing high nitrate levels caused largely by farm runoff, the advocacy group Food and Water Watch and the Iowa Environmental Council took the EPA to court over its failure to protect segments of the Cedar, Des Moines, Iowa and South Skunk rivers, meaning they will not be prioritized for developing cleanup plans. Dani Replogle, staff attorney for Food and Water Watch, said the EPA offered a weak rationale for keeping these rivers off the list. "For example, by saying that we only have 362 days of data, and if we had 365 – a full year's worth of data – then maybe the percentage of exceedance days would be under the limit," Replogle pointed out. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources sends nitrate level information to the EPA, which the agency uses to decide whether to include waterways on the impaired list. Despite historical and repeated incidents of dangerous nitrate levels, the agency

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Country Herald

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Iowa Winter Travel: Salted I-35 Can Still Turn Icy

Des Moines, Iowa City and Council Bluffs drivers should know why treated highways can remain dangerously slick.

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iowaeverywhere.com

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Previewing Iowa vs. Purdue and Iowa State vs. Cincinnati, Top Games of Week 11

Chris Williams and Chris Hassel preview Iowa-Purdue and Iowa State-Cincinnati ahead of a big Week 11. The guys break down Iowa's CFP chances, Iowa State's offensive approach, Hawkeye basketball's early struggles, and the biggest games and LOCKS across college football. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery.

Ames, IA · 1d

kmaland.com

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Madrid, Martensdale-St. Marys, Earlham collect all-district honors in A-6

(KMAland) -- Madrid, Martensdale-St. Marys and Earlham combined for 22 first-team selections and four special awards on the Class A District 6 All-District Football Team. Madrid senior Will Atkinson was named the district's Offensive Most Valuable Player, while teammates Chase Perkins and Kinnick Grimm shared Golden Award recognition. Martensdale-St. Marys head coach Derek Wharton was selected as the district's Head Coach of the Year.

Madrid, IA · 2d

eaglevoice.com

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Students react to midterm election, hopeful for a better Iowa

The months of political ads and campaign rallies finally ended on Nov. 3 when Gov.-elect Rob Sand won against Zach Lahn with 55.5% of the vote, following a heated campaign battle. Similarly, in the U.S. Senate race, Josh Turek won with 50% against Ashley Hinson, setting a new trend of...

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cbs2iowa.com

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UI study finds pesticides in Iowa water, leaves and household dust

IOWA CITY, Iowa — University of Iowa researchers have detected pesticides in Iowa waterways, tree leaves in Iowa City and household dust from homes across the state, offering a snapshot of how the chemicals may move through the environment. The research was conducted through Iowa INSIGHT, a University of...

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The Money Overview

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Winter shutoff protections now cover heating customers in Kansas, Missouri and Wisconsin and certified households in Iowa, and Missouri seniors 65 and older who register with income under 150% of poverty can keep heat by paying at least half

Missouri utility customers who are 65 or older, register with their gas or electric company and have income below 150% of the federal poverty level cannot be disconnected in winter as long as they pay at least half of their bill, the Missouri Public Service Commission says. Missouri’s Cold Weather Rule runs from Nov. 1 […] The post Winter shutoff protections now cover heating customers in Kansas, Missouri and Wisconsin and certified households in Iowa, and Missouri seniors 65 and older who register with income under 150% of poverty can keep heat by paying at least half appeared first on The Money Overview .

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Des Moines Business Record

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Iowa Leading Indicators Index slightly decreased in September

The Iowa Leading Indicators Index, which forecasts the direction of Iowa’s economic activity, decreased 0.2% to 108.9 in September from 109.1 in August. The monthly diffusion index decreased to 56.3 in September, down from 62.5 in August. The Iowa nonfarm employment coincident index rose by 0.2% in September, which is the first increase since January 2025. The Iowa nonfarm employment coincident index measures changes in the state’s nonseasonally adjusted total nonfarm employment.

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Iowa drivers need to resist the urge to veer away from deer

IOWA CITY — Motorists are always supposed to stay vigilant for hazards but it’s especially important at this time of the year when deer are more active — and more plentiful. Dan McGehee, director of the Driving Safety Research Institute at the University of Iowa, says part...

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Herbicide atrazine found in households around Iowa

IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCCI) -- A new study finds a common chemical used in ag production shows up in our air, water, and even house dust. The research comes from the Iowa INSIGHT program at the University of Iowa. Researchers focused on atrazine, a herbicide widely used in corn production. Iowa is among the states where it's used at a high rate.

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Des Moines Business Record

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R&R Realty Group employees raise more than $153,000 for United Way

R&R Realty Group raised more than $153,000 for United Way of Central Iowa through its 2026 employee giving campaign. The annual campaign featured a week of fundraising events, including individual employee donations and company-wide fundraisers. Combined with a corporate contribution, the funds will support United Way of Central Iowa’s programs focused on education, financial stability and health. “It’s great to see so many people get involved, and we’re glad to continue supporting United Way and the important work they do throughout Central Iowa,” Mark Rupprecht, president of R&R Realty Group, said in a prepared statement.

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Radio Iowa

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

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 book called “Pearls Jubilee” to mark the strip’s 25th anniversary. In an interview with Radio Iowa, Pastis says he hand-picked everything that went into the 288-page retrospective.

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KIMT

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Iowa wins $250K to make college credit easier for adult learners

DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa Department of Education has received a $250,000 grant to create a new system that will help adult learners get college credit for skills they already have from work, military service or professional certifications. The Strategic Impact and Innovation Grant from the Midwestern Higher...

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newsfromthestates.com

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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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KCAU 9 News

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Drought Monitor Update – November 12, 2026

The latest drought monitor update from the USDA (US Department of Agriculture), NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration), CPC (Climate Prediction Center), and the NDMC (National Drought Mitigation Center) is in.

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