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Collinsville Daily News

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USDA Invests Over $325 million in 42 Projects to Boost Farm Operations and Conserve Natural Resources

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced an investment of over $325 million in 42 projects to help farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners boost their operations and conserve natural resources across the nation through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). “The Trump USDA is committed to ensuring our farmers have the necessary tools to grow our food, and today's announcement ensures a longer and more prosperous future for our American farmlands,” said Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins . “The Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) pairs private investment with federal funds to deliver better results. Recently, we’ve taken steps to improve RCPP to reduce red tape and increase flexibility to better empower local partners to conserve natural resources while helping American farmers prosper." “Iowa’s popular Cattle and Conservation Working Lands Program demonstrates that we can improve water quality, rebuild the U.S. cattle herd and make the most of every acre of our valuable farmland,” said Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig . “The Iowa Working Lands Program started out as a pilot project in Taylor County in 2016, and has since grown into a very successful conservation program in Iowa, while creating a model for other states. This RCPP gives

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Des Moines Business Record

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Iowa Division of Credit Unions announces leadership transition

Kevin Gorman has been appointed interim superintendent of the Iowa Division of Credit Unions, succeeding Katie Averill, who is stepping down to accept a position in the private sector, the Iowa Department of Insurance and Financial Services announced. Gorman assumed the role Oct. 23. Averill had served as superintendent since her appointment in 2017. Gorman brings nearly 28 years of regulatory experience to the position and previously served as deputy superintendent, overseeing credit union examinations. He holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from Loras College. “I look forward to leading our dedicated team as we maintain a fair, safe and sound regulatory environment that supports both credit unions and consumers across the state,” Gorman said in a prepared statement.

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12 Iowa Meat Markets Where Families Stock Their Freezers With Bulk Deals

There’s a particular kind of disappointment that comes with opening the freezer at dinnertime and finding little more than ice cubes and a forgotten bag of peas. I’ve had enough of those moments to understand why stocking up on meat sounds so appealing. Fortunately, Iowa has plenty of...

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Dollar General sued by the FTC and 20 states for what’s being described as deceptive pricing

Iowa · 11d

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Iowa growers seeing encouraging yield reports

An agronomist says farmers across Iowa have been working to catch up after excessive rainfall stalled early harvest activity. Bruce Battles, head of technical agronomy for Syngenta, is based in Ames and says there’s still a lot of acres left in the field. “A lot more than I think...

Iowa · 11d

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Under Secretary of USDA Visited Vermeer Corporation on Tuesday

An official with the U.S. Department of Agriculture made a stop at Vermeer Corporation on Tuesday as part of a statewide listening tour. Under Secretary Richard Fordyce took a tour of Plant 2, met with several managers and leaders of Vermeer and Marion County Bank, and toured the Vermeer museum and Global Pavilion as part of his visit, one day after meeting at a farm near Leighton. Fordyce himself has purchased several Vermeer machines, and aimed to learn more about the impact the manufacturer as on the area economy. Senior Vice President of Agriculture Services and Forestry Curt Blades with the Association of Equipment Manufacturers was also in attendance. Hear more about their visit on upcoming editions of In Touch with South Central Iowa.

Knoxville, IA · 10d

hoodline.com

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US Signal Bets $525M on Small-Market Data Centers From Iowa to Oregon

3295 NE 83rd Ave. — Approximate Site of Acquired Data Center. A Michigan-based data center operator is preparing to raise as much as $525 million by bundling together 10 of its facilities into an asset-backed securities deal, a bet that investors will embrace digital infrastructure built far from the industry's usual strongholds. The properties run from Michigan to Oregon, a geographic spread that sidesteps the traditional hubs of Northern Virginia, Dallas and Silicon Valley entirely.

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Wet harvest exposes wild swings in basis

In September, Iowa nearly set a statewide record for September rainfall, and a wet month led to serious harvest delays. These harvest delays, in turn, led to a useful lesson on basis. Basis is simply the difference between cash and futures prices. Basis is the link between the general price...

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FOX 16 News

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Iowa Among 19 Other States Suing Dollar General - 10/28/2026

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Iowa Crop Progress Report Issued

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November. Additionally, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship provides a weather summary each week during this time. “Warm,...

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Investopedia

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25 Best Midwest Towns to Retire Affordably and Peacefully

Retiring in the Midwest can mean lower housing costs and everyday expenses, leaving room in your budget for flexibility and comfort. Taxes and health care access vary widely by state and town, making location an important part of retirement planning. Many Midwest towns offer a slower pace, stable prices, and...

Iowa · 12d

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Prospecting: Walmart Expands Clinical Trial Access.

Walmart is expanding its clinical trial initiative with plans to open three additional Clinical Trial Centers in partnership with health and research company Care Access during the first half of 2027. The new centers will be located in Livonia, MI; Las Vegas; and San Antonio. The expansion follows the recent opening of the partnership’s first four centers in Houston and Tyler, TX; Dalton, GA; and Brandon, FL. The centers offer opportunities to participate in clinical trials conducted on-site, including studies involving cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s disease and other conditions. The locations also provide health screenings to assess key risk factors and one-on-one consultations to help individuals explore clinical research opportunities.

Ankeny, IA · 11d

We Are Iowa

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Plant-based butter recalled in Iowa and other states

Iowa · 11d

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Two Toys 'R' Us Stores Are Now Open at Eastern Iowa Malls

Just in time for the holiday shopping season, Toy 'R' Us is back in Eastern Iowa! A couple of new Toys 'R' Us locations opened their doors at malls in the Corridor and the Quad Cities this month!

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USDA Funding Expands Iowa’s Cattle And Conservation Working Lands Program

Iowa’s Cattle and Conservation Working Lands Program will receive a $10 million federal investment to expand conservation efforts and support the state’s cattle industry. The five-year award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) comes through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program. It will help cattle producers and other farmers convert underperforming or highly erodible row crop acres into pasture and hay ground. The program began as a Taylor County pilot in 2016 and has expanded to several counties. It has enrolled more than 1,800 participants, converted 20,000 acres of cropland and supported more than 300,000 acres of cover crops. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig says, “Iowa’s popular Cattle and Conservation Working Lands Program demonstrates that we can improve water quality, rebuild the U.S. cattle herd, and make the most of every acre of our valuable farmland. The Iowa Working Lands Program started out as a pilot project in Taylor County in 2016, and has since grown into a very successful conservation program in Iowa, while creating a model for other states. This RCPP gives us the flexibility to support infrastructure improvements and expand the program to serve livestock producers in more Iowa counties.” Naig adds the program reduces soil erosion, improves water quality, and creates grazing opportunities while keeping land in production. The new project is a partnership between the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS), the Iowa Agriculture Water Alliance, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association, and Ducks Unlimited. Learn more about the Working Lands Program using the link included below.

Iowa · 11d

We Are Cedar Rapids

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Two Toys 'R' Us Stores Are Now Open at Eastern Iowa Malls

Just in time for the holiday shopping season, Toy 'R' Us is back in Eastern Iowa! A couple of new Toys 'R' Us locations opened their doors at malls in the Corridor and the Quad Cities this month!

Iowa · 11d

Iowa Capital Dispatch

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Nearly half of Iowa corn acres harvested

Soybean harvest across Iowa has picked up after a slow start to harvest season and is now 6 percentage points behind the five-year average harvest, according to the latest crop progress and condition report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Seventy-eight percent of soybeans have been harvested and slightly less than half, 47%, of corn […]

Iowa · 12d

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Groups pushing to get sales tax for conservation trust fund

DES MOINES — Iowa conservation groups are pushing lawmakers to enact a sales tax for Iowa’s Water and Land Legacy trust fund. Conservationist and writer Dan Cohen says voters approved a constitutional amendment creating the fund in 2010. “So it was a pretty big statement. Sixty-three percent of Iowans wanted this right then and there, but the legislature has not followed through in the funding. It still sits empty,” he says.

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