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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 · 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 · 2d

Timeless Dishes

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Curing Sweet Potatoes for a Week at 80 to 85 Degrees Turns Starch Into Sugar, Iowa State Extension Says

Iowa State Extension says a week of curing at 80 to 85 degrees and high humidity turns sweet potato starch into sugar, then storage at 55 to 60 degrees. The post Curing Sweet Potatoes for a Week at 80 to 85 Degrees Turns Starch Into Sugar, Iowa State Extension Says appeared first on Timeless Dishes .

Iowa · 1d

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Git-N-Go denies rumors of closure amid store shutdowns and inventory issues

Git-N-Go convenience stores, part of the Des Moines-based chain, are facing business challenges, including store closures and inventory shortages, but the company has denied rumors of shutting down. Several locations, including stores in Winterset, Norwalk and Altoona and the Keo Way store in downtown Des Moines, are listed for sale...

Des Moines, 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 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 · 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 · 16h

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Bob and Robby Jewell receive Iowa Leopold Conservation Award

Bob and Robby Jewell of Decorah have been selected as the 2026 Iowa Leopold Conservation Award® recipients. The $10,000 award honors farmers, ranchers, and forestland owners who go above and beyond in their management of soil health, water quality, and wildlife habitat on working land. The Jewells’ 1,600-acre farm,...

Decorah, 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 · 2d

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Aging Barge Fleet Raises Concerns for Grain Transportation

For Iowa grain producers, what happens down on the Mississippi River directly hits the bottom line at the local elevator. According to CoBank, an aging and shrinking U.S. barge fleet could mean higher shipping costs and weaker basis levels for farmers. Over the past decade, the inland barge fleet has shrunk by nearly eight percent, while the average vessel age has climbed to 17.6 years, with more barges retiring each year than are being replaced.

Iowa · 15h

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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...

Iowa · 12h

The Rapid City Post

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Montana 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 the deal, with Commissioner Randy…

Montana · 2d

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Iowa farmer sees improved markets, rising input costs challenging 2027 margins

Northwest Iowa corn and soybean grower Brent Swart is one of many farmers making plans for 2027.”. The American Soybean Association board director tells Brownfield commodity prices have improved, which should help the bottom line. “We’re reflective back to 2025 where we just didn’t have many opportunities to market our...

Iowa · 12h

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Sierra Club says data center developers are racing to strike deals before state officials act

DES MOINES — A coordinator for the Iowa Chapter of the Sierra Club says data center developers are hoping to strike deals with cities and counties before state and federal officials enact new restrictions. Jess Mazour was featured in a panel discussion hosted by the Iowa Farmers Union. “We...

Iowa · 17h

Main Street Dollars

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Medica leaves Iowa’s individual health insurance market and Cigna leaves Colorado’s for 2027, so enrollees there must pick a new plan by Dec. 15 for Jan. 1 coverage

Medica is leaving Iowa’s individual health insurance market and Cigna is leaving Colorado’s for 2027, which means people who buy their own coverage from either company have to pick a new plan. In both states, a plan chosen by Dec. 15 starts Jan. 1. Anyone who waits until the Jan. 15 close of open enrollment […]

Iowa · 1d

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InnerPlant reports its most extensive crop disease monitoring season yet

InnerPlant says its CropVoice platform issued 19 confirmed disease alerts in commercial soybean fields in Iowa and Nebraska during the 2026 growing season, including alerts for frogeye leaf spot and Cercospora leaf blight. About 200 farmers used the service across more than 140,000 soybean acres this year, according to the...

Nebraska · 11h

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Cover Crop Strategies' Best of the Web: November 13, 2026

Cover Crop Strategies editors encounter a variety of articles, social media posts, podcasts and videos that offer a unique look at various aspects of our great agricultural industry. Here is our favorite content from the past week:. Water Quality and Cover Crops. A southwest Iowa farmer discusses how cover crops...

Iowa · 1d

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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.

Iowa · 1d

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Manufacturing remains economic engine as projects take shape

Iowa’s economy is largely concentrated around agriculture, finance and insurance and manufacturing, but no industry employs more people or contributes more to the state’s gross domestic product than manufacturing, according to a study from the Common Sense Institute. Manufacturing accounts for 17% of the state’s gross domestic product...

Iowa · 17h

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West Des Moines Farmland Could Become 2,200-Home Trail West Community

A stretch of farmland in western West Des Moines could transform into a sprawling new community of up to 2,200 homes over the next decade or more. The project, called Trail West, would rise on roughly 300 acres north of Booneville Road and west of Grand Prairie Parkway, with the potential to grow to around 760 acres as it builds out.

West Des Moines, IA · 3d