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Herbicide used in corn found on Iowa's urban trees, inside homes

Iowa City, IA · 1d

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Fairfield Pizza Ranch Closes After Nearly Eight Years Under Current Ownership

The Pizza Ranch in Fairfield has closed, the restaurant announced on social media this week. The owners said the closure happened last month due to unexpected circumstances that left the restaurant with only one manager. Pizza Ranch has operated in Fairfield for more than eight years, with the current ownership group having run the location for approximately eight of those years since 2019.

Fairfield, IA · 2d
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13 Independent Iowa Grocery Markets That Give Corporate Chains A Run For Their Money

Have you ever walked into a small grocery store and wondered why you hadn’t discovered it sooner?. Iowa has plenty of independent markets that might make you rethink your usual supermarket routine. Some offer freshly prepared foods and impressive butcher counters. Others specialize in locally grown produce, international ingredients,...

Iowa · 1d
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Iowa got 5 new shopping districts in the last 15 years, each built fresh or rebuilt where a mall once stood

Iowa River Landing turns an industrial park into shops. On October 8, 2012, UI Health Care opened a five-story clinic on former light-industrial ground where Interstate 80 meets First Avenue in Coralville, Iowa. The clinic was one of the first big openings in Iowa River Landing, a 180-acre district the...

Coralville, IA · 11h
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Ottumwa John Deere Workers Criticize Union Leadership Following Plant Closure Announcement

A group of union workers at John Deere’s Ottumwa Works plant is expressing frustration with their union’s response to the company’s announced closure. An anonymous group of United Auto Workers Local 74 members issued a public statement criticizing the International Union’s leadership for what they describe as a lack of direct support and representation.

Ottumwa, IA · 23h

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Plenty of Ways to Shop Small this Holiday Season

As the holiday season comes back around once again, be sure to keep in mind that shopping locally is a great way to support small businesses and your community. When shopping locally, taxes go right back into the community, supporting local resources and bringing the money back to the shopper.

Kalona, IA · 1d

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Iowa Pork Producers Mark 10 Years of Giving Back on Giving Tuesday

The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) will celebrate 10 consecutive years of giving back on Giving Tuesday by partnering with Fareway Stores and Central Iowa Shelter & Services to provide breakfast and fellowship to Iowans experiencing homelessness. The annual event will take place Tuesday, December 1, with volunteers preparing and...

Des Moines, IA · 1d

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Walmart Ottumwa Celebrates Pharmacy Achievement

Walmart in Ottumwa is celebrating an important professional achievement as Juliana Reyes successfully passed her national certification exam and became the newest Certified Pharmacy Technician on the team. Reyes’ accomplishment reflects her hard work, dedication, and commitment to providing quality service to customers. Earning national certification is an important milestone...

Ottumwa, IA · 1d

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Main Street Ottumwa Invites Businesses to Join Annual Snowball Drop

Main Street Ottumwa is inviting local businesses to participate in this year’s Snowball Drop during Small Business Saturday on Saturday, November 28, in downtown Ottumwa. The Snowball Drop will begin at 11 a.m. on South Market Street near Mini-Mushrooms. Community members will have the opportunity to catch snowballs containing prizes and discounts while enjoying specials at participating downtown restaurants and stores.

Ottumwa, IA · 1d

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Louisa County Solar Project Raises Questions Around County Commercial Solar and Battery StorageMoratoriums

A proposed solar farm near Letts is headed to a public meeting with state regulators after Louisa County turned down a permit for the project. The Louisa County Board of Adjustment voted 4 to 1 in September to deny a special-use permit for Southpaw Solar. The company has since asked the Iowa Utilities Commission to hold an informational meeting about a state certificate for the project.

Louisa County, IA · 1d

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Quaker Oats plant catches fire

On Oct. 24, the largest industrial plant in the world, the Quaker Oats Plant, owned by Quaker Oats and its parent company, PepsiCo, went up in flames. This is the first fire at the plant since the June 7 fire in 2018, according to the corridor business journal. The damage was extensive with the entire 5th floor of the building being destroyed and leaving the 4th floor structurally compromised. According to Cedar Rapids Fire Fighting Battalion Chief Brooks Burkhart, “The fire building, five-story block and brick structure holding 17 silo bins that run from the basement to the 5th floor more than that it is connected to an 11-story building to the south. The report also states that the fire left a large debris and soot field to the northeast and that the damage was severe enough that no firefighters or staff at the plant were allowed in.” The firefighter response teams themselves were the first on the scene trying to put out the fire by 4:44 p.m., with other safety officials following quickly after.

Cedar Rapids, IA · 1d

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Farm Feature Friday: Randy Swestka

“This isn’t my farm. This has never been my farm. It has always been my mom & dad’s farm. Without them, I wouldn’t have what I have now. I owe it all to them.” -Randy Swestka. Add KCHA News as a preferred source on Google to...

Charles City, IA · 1d

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Northeast Iowa officials draft rezoning plan for bitcoin mine

The Delaware County Board of Supervisors has given initial approval to rezoning land just west of Hopkinton for a bitcoin mining company, but will require a new type of cooling system. County Supervisor Shirley Helmrichs said the land which is currently in an agricultural zone would be reclassified for light...

Delaware County, IA · 1d

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Hill Top Coins Expands Inventory and Collector Resources

MARION, IA - November 12, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - Hill Top Coins, led by owner Jonathan Maxwell, has announced an expansion of its numismatic inventory alongside updated coin evaluation procedures and a new online educational resource for collectors. Operating among coin dealers in Cedar Rapids, IA, the business has broadened its available selection of domestic and international coinage while reorganizing its in-store appraisal and consultation workflows. Coin collecting and precious metals ownership involve distinct grading standards, historical mint variations, and shifting bullion spot prices. Navigating those details requires careful verification during buying, selling, or estate sorting. Through these updates, Hill Top Coins provides regional collectors and residents with structured access to physical inventory, documented item assessments, and reference guides covering coin preservation and market fundamentals.

Cedar Rapids, IA · 1d

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Hall Bicycle to open its third location

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The Hall Bicycle Company announced on Wednesday that it is adding a new store location. The shop is set to open its third location in Marion in February 2027. It currently has shops on Second Avenue Southeast in Cedar Rapids and University Avenue East in...

Marion, IA · 2d

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Waterloo List Prices Climb While Homes Sit Longer on the Market

Waterloo buyers found real negotiating room as prices were cut and homes sat longer on the market.

Waterloo, IA · 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 · 16h

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Ellsworth trades building renovation moves toward bidding

The Iowa Valley Community College District Board of Directors has approved moving forward with renovations to the Trades and Industries Building at Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls. The project will remodel existing trades program spaces at the building on East Elm Street, including architectural improvements, new finishes and updates...

Iowa Falls, IA · 1d

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Iowa Finance Authority Awards LIHTCs to Advance 595 Affordable Homes

The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) has reserved nearly $9 million in federal low-income housing tax credits (LIHTCs) to help create four developments in Council Bluffs, Dubuque, Waterloo, and West Des Moines. The communities will provide 595 affordable homes for individuals and families. The recent awards were made through the 4%...

West Des Moines, IA · 3d

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Big Changes Coming to Former Younkers Space at Lindale Mall

The Younkers store at Lindale Mall in Cedar Rapids closed in 2018. Since then, it has been home to events like the Festival of Trees, pop-up sales, and seasonal stores like Spirit Halloween. But now, a new retailer is making plans to take over the space. Former Lindale Mall Younkers...

Cedar Rapids, IA · 5d