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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 · 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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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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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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Linn County seeks private well owners for groundwater monitoring program

LINN COUNTY, Iowa — Linn County is looking for private well owners willing to help officials better understand the area's groundwater supply. The county is seeking volunteers to participate in a groundwater monitoring program that will track water levels and how they change over time. As part of the...

Linn County, 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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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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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 · 2d

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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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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 · 20h

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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

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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 · 3d

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Silos & Smokestacks Honors Those Telling America’s Agricultural Story

Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area (SSNHA) proudly announces the recipients of the 2026 Golden Silo Awards, honoring outstanding contributions to preserving and sharing America’s agricultural story. Presented during the Golden Silo Awards Luncheon on Nov. 5 at the Cedar Falls Event Center. These awards celebrate individuals and organizations...

Cedar Falls, IA · 4d

Hometown Current

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Benton County land transfers Nov. 2 through Nov. 4, 2026

Recorded Nov. 2 Janet K. Netwon to Robert J. Jones and Jade A. Ritchey, lots 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8, block 5, Herring and Thompson’s Addition to Blairstown. Ronald D. and Magdalene R. Glime and Russell and Barbara Glime to Katherine Glime as trustee of the Joseph and Katherine Glime Revocable Trust, the northeast quarter of section 15, township 83, range 10. W.P.H. Inc., doing business as Cedar Ridge Homes, Inc., to Hannah McGrath, Parcel B of lot 3, Stone Ridge Fifth Addition to the City of Atkins. Richard Anthony Rego and Kathrin N. Rego to Jordan Northrup, part of the east half of the north half of block 9, Webb’s Subdivision of the northeast quarter of the northeast quarter of section 20, township 85, range 10. Recorded Nov. 3 North Side Properties, LLC to The Denise J. Landis Revocable Living Trust, the north half of the southeast quarter of section 5, township 86, range 9. Ann L. Beneke to Ann L. Beneke, Trustee of the Ann L. Beneke Revocable Trust, the west half of the northeast quarter and the west half of the southeast quarter and the northeast quarter of the northwest quarter in section 32,

Benton County, IA · 6d

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Former Younkers space at Lindale Mall sold, council member says

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The former Younkers space at Lindale Mall has been sold to a new owner, City Council member Scott Olson confirmed. Olson said the buyer is the same developer that recently opened a Dick’s House of Sport connected to the mall in the former Sears location. The developer also opened a Vasa Fitness next to the mall in the former Hy-Vee, Olson said.

Cedar Rapids, IA · 8d

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Renewable Fuels Group Backs EPA Plan to Restore RFS Volumes

The Renewable Fuels Association is calling on the EPA to fully restore renewable fuel volumes lost to small refinery exemptions. Speaking at a recent hearing, RFA President and CEO Geoff Cooper urged the agency to reallocate all 770 million waived renewable identification numbers—or RINs. Cooper emphasized that full reallocation is essential to keep exempted gallons from eroding market demand for biofuels in 2026 and 2027.

Charles City, IA · 8d

Cedar Rapids Gazette

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Cedar Rapids and Iowa City Business Notes for Nov. 8, 2026

Business Notes is a compendium of the week’s promotions, new hires, certifications, added business lines and business events, among other items, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City and the rest of the Corridor. New hires GreatAmerica has hired Abby Johnson as sales support, development; Amber Hammer as portfolio manager; Damian Hernandez as security operations analyst; and Brooke Fischer as credit analyst. Feed Iowa First has hired Alora Kraus to be the organization’s new executive director. Events Annual meeting: Greater Iowa City Inc. will reflect on the past year and look ahead to 2027 during its annual meeting Nov. 18 at Hyatt Regency Hotel in Coralville. The featured speaker will be Dr. Peter Kaboli, a researcher and healthcare leader serving as professor of internal medicine at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine and as executive director of the Veterans Health Administration Office of Rural Health. Cocktail hour starts at 4:30 p.m., with dinner and programs starting at 5:45 p.m. Tickets are available online at greateriowacity.com . The deadline to register is Tuesday, Nov. 10. Anniversary celebration: BrownWinick Law Firm will celebrate its 75th anniversary with an Iowa City reception from 5 to 8 p.m. Nov. 19 at Big Grove Brewery,

Cedar Rapids, IA · 6d

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Citizens First Bank opens in Morrison

Citizens First Bank has officially opened its new Morrison branch at 100 W. Lincoln Way, Suite B, Morrison, according to a news release. “We are incredibly excited to officially open our doors in Morrison,” said Stephen Clements, president and CEO of Citizens First Bank. “We have valued relationships with customers in this area already, and […]

Morrison, IA · 10d