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The Hidden Iowa Family Meat Market With Quality Cuts That Locals Keep To Themselves

A German immigrant carried a bologna recipe across the ocean in 1882, and people are still buying it today. The same family has guarded that recipe for six generations. That’s longer than most of us can name our own great-grandparents. The smokehouse runs four to six days a week....

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AGDAILY.com

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Red Crown Rot hits 35 new counties in 8 states in 2026

Red Crown Rot reached 35 new counties in eight states in 2026, threatening soybean yields. The post Red Crown Rot hits 35 new counties in 8 states in 2026 appeared first on AGDAILY .

Alabama · 3d

Axios Des Moines

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West Des Moines office park could become neighborhood

A sprawling West Des Moines office park that once housed some of the metro's prominent companies could be transformed into apartments, shops and a hotel. Why it matters: Regency West is a mostly vacant, dated office park in a prominent spot next to Interstate 235. Catch up quick: The first Regency West building was constructed in 1981, eventually growing into an eight-building office park along Westown Parkway. The office park, built by Des Moines businessman Marvin Pomerantz, once housed major companies including ITA Group, Equifax, MetLife, Sammons and Holmes Murphy. Over the years, however, tenants have left for newer facilities, while the pandemic also reduced the need for space. R&R Realty purchased the property in 2012 and sold it to Chicago-based Bradford Allen in 2025. State of play: Today, the office park is under 30% capacity with 600,000 square feet of space. Its valuation has dramatically dropped, going from a $52 million assessed valuation in 2023 to just $17 million in 2026. West Des Moines is considering a new tax incentive for the area to help pay for redevelopment costs, says the city's economic development director, Ryan Moffatt. What they're saying: Bradford Allen wants to turn the property into a

West Des Moines, IA · 19h

Des Moines Business Record

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NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Apartment property in Mitchellville sold for $3.2 million

Carter Apartments LLC, located in Greenvillage, Colo., paid 114 Carter LLC $3.2 million for property at 114 Carter St. SW in Mitchellville, Polk County real estate records show. The 3.1-acre parcel includes a one-story, 48-unit apartment building constructed in 2005. The property is valued at $2.2 million. The transaction was recorded Nov. 4.

Mitchellville, IA · 1d
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The Financial Wire

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Senior homeowners in South Dakota, Idaho, Arizona and Iowa can file in 2027 for property tax freezes and credits, including Idaho’s cut of up to $1,500 due April 15

Idaho homeowners who are 65 or older can cut their property tax bill by as much as $1,500, but the application has to arrive between Jan. 1 and April 15. Three other states run their own 2027 programs for older owners: South Dakota freezes assessed value for applicants who file by April 1, Maricopa County... The post Senior homeowners in South Dakota, Idaho, Arizona and Iowa can file in 2027 for property tax freezes and credits, including Idaho’s cut of up to $1,500 due April 15 appeared first on The Financial Wire .

Idaho · 3d

Axios Des Moines

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WDM housing development could bring 2,200 homes

A new housing development could bring 2,200 homes to the western side of West Des Moines . Why it matters: The Trail West project will bring more housing and pricing options to the growing western suburbs. The big picture: The development would add to a growing stretch of western West Des Moines, near other major projects, including the planned Grand Experience and MidAmerican Energy RecPlex expansion, says West Des Moines economic development director Ryan Moffatt. State of play: Caliber Homes and Jerry's Homes are partnering to develop about 300 acres of farmland north of Booneville Road and west of Grand Prairie Parkway. The total project could reach around 760 acres. Zoom in: The first phase includes 130 single-family home lots. The number of phases is not yet known, and the project could take 10 to 15 years to build out. Caliber would focus on homes ranging from $800,000 to $3 million, while Jerry's Homes would offer lower-priced options. Jerry's Homes did not immediately respond to Axios' request for comment. The development could eventually include townhomes, apartments, rental condos and neighborhood-scale retail. It's an urban area with a "country aesthetic" with rolling hills and tree-lined waterways, Ryan Kauffman of Caliber Homes

West Des Moines, IA · 2d

cbs2iowa.com

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Alaska Airlines to begin daily flights between Des Moines and Seattle

DES Moines, Iowa — Alaska Airlines plans to begin daily, nonstop flights between Des Moines and Seattle on June 24, 2027, adding the carrier to the schedule at Des Moines International Airport. The year-round service is scheduled to leave Seattle at 9 a.m. and arrive in Des Moines at...

Des Moines, IA · 14h

KCRG.com

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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 · 11h

Crafting Your Home

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Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, Iowa and Illinois Limit Winter Utility Shutoffs, With Some Protections Lasting Into April

Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, Iowa and Illinois set winter utility shutoff limits; Ohio's runs to April 16 and Minnesota's to April 30. See who qualifies.

Minnesota · 2d

travelmag.com

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12 Family-Owned Iowa Grocery Markets That Give Big Box Stores A Run For Their Money

I’ve noticed that my grocery shopping takes considerably longer when there’s a good butcher counter involved. Add a bakery or a shelf full of homemade treats, and suddenly my carefully planned ten-minute stop becomes a much bigger outing. That’s part of what makes Iowa’s family-owned grocery markets so...

Iowa · 2d

KMTV 3 News Now

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Small town Iowa faces tough budget decisions after new property tax reform bill

Rural Iowa governments brace for revenue shortfalls following a 2026 property tax reform bill. Southwest Iowa Reporter Ryan Gamboa and Clarinda resident, caught up with leaders bracing for the future.

Clarinda, IA · 7h

The Money Overview

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Iowa heirs can skip probate for personal-property estates of $100,000 or less, and Illinois changes small-estate rules Jan. 1, 2027

Iowa heirs can collect a relative’s personal property without probate when the estate is worth $100,000 or less and holds no real estate, under a law approved April 16, 2026. Illinois rewrites its own small-estate affidavit rules for deaths on or after Jan. 1, 2027. The Iowa change is House File 2660, Chapter 1048 of […] The post Iowa heirs can skip probate for personal-property estates of $100,000 or less, and Illinois changes small-estate rules Jan. 1, 2027 appeared first on The Money Overview .

Illinois · 1d

The Des Moines Register

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Steel plant executive offers SE Iowa promises — and hope

FORT MADISON — In a carpeted Quality Inn & Suites conference room, an executive in a navy-blue vest made promises to residents in the southeast corner of Iowa. First, Mesabi Metallics CEO Joe Broking promised the farmers, mechanics, local officials and others gathered there that his company would be transparent. Then, he promised them the world. Broking displayed a rendering of the company's plan: a sprawling industrial campus where employees will melt iron and turn it into rolled steel. He provided a long list of industries that could buy from the plant, from automakers to appliance manufacturers and construction materials suppliers. It will be “the cleanest, most environmentally friendly steel in the world at the lowest cost,” Broking said. “And we can do that right here in the U.S., right here in Iowa.” The promises kept coming. “Your schools are going to improve. Your housing market’s going to improve. Access to community amenities is going to improve,” Broking said. People in the crowd of about 100 whispered among themselves as he went on. “This is absolutely a fantastic opportunity for Mesabi Metallics and a fantastic opportunity for each and every one of you. And I can’t wait to actually come

Fort Madison, IA · 1d

mindfullyamerican.com

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Casey’s Fuel Margin Climbed to 47.8 Cents a Gallon This Summer, With Iowans Filling Up at Its Pumps

Casey’s keeps a bigger slice of every gallon you buy than it did a year ago. The company’s numbers cover all its stores, but about half are in Iowa, Missouri and Illinois. Here’s how Casey’s fuel margin climbed this summer, and what it means for Iowans filling up at its pumps.

Iowa · 2d

shoppingcenterbusiness.com

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United Properties Acquires Two Retail Centers in Iowa, Ohio for $34.4 Million

Davenport, Iowa and Mansfield, Ohio — East Meadow, New York-based United Properties Corp. has acquired two retail centers in Iowa and Ohio for a total price of $34.4 million. The company now owns more than 10 million square feet of retail. Village Shopping Center in Davenport totals 233,100 square...

Davenport, IA · 3d

rvnews.com

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Blue Compass RV Acquires Iowa Dealership

Blue Compass RV acquired Cheyenne Camping Center, a family-owned RV dealership that has served the Quad Cities market in Iowa for more than 60 years. The dealership is now named Blue Compass RV Quad Cities. The Quad Cities store is Blue Compass RV’s second Iowa dealership. Company President and...

Iowa · 3d

ottumwaradio.com

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Iowa farmers see record crop yields despite challenging growing season

The USDA is projecting record corn and soybean yields for Iowa. Bayer Crop Science technical agronomist Jim McDermott is based in Spencer in the northwest part of the state and says the crop did better than expected in his area. “For soybeans it’s been one of the better years in...

Iowa · 16h

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 .

Missouri · 1d

clarionnewsonline.com

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Beau Klaver, 23, heads to the Iowa House from the family farm

When the Iowa House convenes in January, its youngest member will be a farmer from Kamrar who plants cover crops with drones. Beau Klaver, a Republican, won the open Iowa House District 55 seat on Nov. 3, beating Democrat Cynthia Oppedal Paschen. Unofficial results showed Klaver with 8,361 votes, about 64.7%, to Paschen’s 4,552, about 35.2%, the Hampton Chronicle reported. The district covers Franklin and Hamilton counties along with parts of Wright and Story counties, so a slice of Wright County voters will be sending him to Des Moines.

Iowa · 1d

MotorBiscuit

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John Deere Plans to Close 2 Iowa Plants, and One Line Is Moving to Louisiana

John Deere plans to close two Iowa plants, Ottumwa Works and Hagie in Clarion, moving the work to Des Moines and Thibodaux, Louisiana, by fiscal 2029.

Ottumwa, IA · 3d