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DES MOINES — The annual Affordable Care Act open enrollment period began Nov. 1. Consumers seeking coverage through the individual market can compare options, evaluate federal subsidies, and enroll through the federal Health Insurance Marketplace at HealthCare.gov or by calling 1-800-318-2596. Key enrollment deadlines Dec. 15: Final day to select or change a plan for coverage taking effect January 1, 2027. Jan. 15: Final day of open enrollment. Plans selected between Dec. 16, 2026 and Jan. 15, 2027 will take effect Feb. 1, 2027. After Jan. 15, Iowans can enroll or switch plans only if they qualify for a Special Enrollment Period due to qualifying life events such as marriage, loss of employer coverage, loss of health coverage, birth of a child or relocation. The low-income year-round SEP for households at or below 150% of the federal poverty level has been removed for plan year 2027. What consumers need to know Review In-Network Providers & Medications: Before finalizing plan selection, policyholders should verify that their preferred doctors, clinics, and hospitals remain in-network and that essential prescription medications remain on the plan’s formulary. Check Subsidy Eligibility: Financial assistance through Advance Premium Tax Credits is available through HealthCare.gov based on projected household
Joining the more than 14,000 American malls that have closed over the last decade, Valley West Mall in West Des Moines opened its doors for the last time at the end of October. The mall was purchased in late September by Threshold Capital, a West Des Moines real estate and...
You pull up to the pump with a Hy-Vee Fuel Saver discount and a nearly empty tank, ready to save big. But a few rules decide how much you really save. Here’s what to know before your next fill-up, plus a way to stack your savings with Shell. 1....
Iowa State says to cut peonies to the ground after a hard freeze kills the leaves, usually late October or early November, and to destroy diseased debris.
(Des Moines) Friday, Governor Kim Reynolds signed a proclamation related to the weight limits and transportation of grain, fertilizer, and manure. The proclamation is effective immediately and continues through December 6, 2026. The proclamation allows vehicles transporting corn, soybeans, hay, straw, silage, stover, fertilizer (dry, liquid, and gas), and manure...
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Blue Compass RV announced today the acquisition of Cheyenne Camping Center, a family-owned RV dealership that has served the Quad Cities market in Iowa for more than 60 years. The dealership now operates as Blue Compass RV Quad Cities and is the company’s second RV...
DES MOINES, Iowa — Thousands of Iowans will need to find new health insurance coverage for 2027 as open enrollment begins for plans offered through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace. Medica is leaving Iowa's individual health insurance market effective Jan. 1, 2027. The company confirmed to Becker's Payer...
Low-level airplane flights will begin as soon as early November over northeastern Iowa and southeastern Minnesota to image geology using airborne geophysical technology. The flights are a collaborative effort between the U.S. Geological Survey’s Earth Mapping Resources Initiative and the Iowa and Minnesota geological surveys. Earth MRI is an effort to modernize the nation’s maps of geology and mineral resources and to identify energy and groundwater resources and natural hazards.
John Deere plans to close two Iowa manufacturing facilities and shift production elsewhere over the next several years. According to Progressive Farmer, the company will move windrower and round baler production from Ottumwa to Des Moines and transfer Hagie STS sprayer production from Clarion, Iowa, to Thibodaux, Louisiana. The Iowa Capital Dispatch reported that about 300 employees could be affected under normal production levels, although Deere said workforce impacts will depend on future business conditions and current production remains below typical levels due to the downturn in agriculture. Ottumwa officials estimate the closure could ultimately eliminate about 400 jobs and more than $30 million in payroll. AgWeb reported Deere expects to close the 115-year-old Ottumwa plant by fiscal year 2029, with the Clarion facility following a similar timeline. The company says it remains committed to its planned $20 billion investment in U.S. manufacturing over the next decade despite softer equipment sales and lower profits.
Reynolds Extends Harvest Proclamation
The historic Davidson Building in downtown Des Moines has been awarded nearly $1.46 million in state historic preservation tax credits to support its rehabilitation, one of eight projects across Iowa receiving a combined $18.5 million in tax credits. The Iowa Economic Development Authority announced the awards this week through its...
While Iowa was delayed in starting harvest this year due to rain and wet conditions, farmers have made up significant ground in recent weeks. However, Iowa still lags behind the national corn harvest pace which has almost caught up to the five-year average. That is USDA Chief Meteorologist Brad Rippey...
(Iowa) -- John Deere plans to close its Ottumwa Works facility and move production to Des Moines Works. The company says production will be relocated by the end of fiscal year 2028, citing changes in customer demand and manufacturing capabilities. The announcement comes after Deere recently said it planned to...
Electricity bills have become a growing concern for American households, particularly retirees and families trying to manage expenses on fixed budgets. Now, a major federal...
Get an update on harvest, conditions, and tar spot for the region with Andy Swanson Area Agronomy Manager with Wyffels Hybrids. He covers NE Nebraska and SW Iowa.
More than 20,428 acres of farmland are scheduled to be auctioned in Iowa during November 2026. Listings span 56 counties and range from 14–1,300 acres. Here’s a closer look at several notable sales. Emmet County. More than 1,300 acres of Iowa farmland in Emmet County will be offered...
Mixed news for Iowa producers in the latest USDA export inspection report for the week ending October 29th. One of Iowa’s primary cash crops—soybeans—continues to show strong momentum. While weekly soybean inspections dipped slightly to 2.44 million metric tons, overall shipments since September 1st remain well ahead of last year’s pace, driven by robust international demand.
DES MOINES, Iowa – Urban Dreams, alongside Hubbell Construction Services, has announced a new affordable housing addition to Des Moines with the construction of a six-unit multifamily building at 1411 7th Street. The homes will be built in the River Bend community in Des Moines, in an area where...
