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The Country Today

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Kittleson Brothers keeps North Iowa's harvest moving

From planting potatoes and onions in the spring to sorting, grading and packaging them throughout the winter, the work at Kittleson Brothers involves far more than putting crops in the ground and harvesting the vegetables. At the longtime St. Ansgar agricultural operation, every potato that rolls down the grading line and every onion loaded for shipment represents the work of people whose jobs help move North Iowa produce from farm fields to dinner tables across the country. Those jobs were on display Saturday, Nov. 7, as Kittleson Brothers welcomed the public for an open house featuring tours of its facilities, sampling food, activities for children and an opportunity to see firsthand what goes into running the business. The event drew a large crowd. For Kittleson Brothers, which employs fewer than 20 people, the work requires a combination of agricultural knowledge, equipment operation, quality control, packaging, shipping and plenty of hands-on labor. Some employees work seasonally, including area farmers who have time available during the winter months when their own fieldwork has ended. Laura Pahl is one of those workers. Pahl has farmed independently for six years and previously worked in agricultural research for Syngenta. About three years ago, she began

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Iowa Capital Dispatch

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Data center policy a ‘ubiquitous’ and ‘pressing’ issue for state lawmakers

When Iowa lawmakers return to Des Moines in January for the 2027 legislative session, they’ll need to address the state’s role in regulating data centers, which while not new, have increased in the state alongside an explosion of technology such as artificial intelligence and cloud storage. An Iowa legislator and utility stakeholders said recently in […]

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13 Iowa Restaurants Serving Dumplings That Make A Chilly November Road Trip Worthwhile

You know what sounds really good on a cold November afternoon? A plate of freshly made dumplings, preferably somewhere warm where you can forget about the weather for a while. And if you’re willing to take a little road trip, Iowa has some great places to satisfy that craving. You’ll find restaurants serving traditional Chinese dumplings, Nepalese momos, and plenty of other delicious variations.

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Don’t Veer From Deer

Area drivers are always supposed to stay vigilant for hazards but it’s especially important at this time of the year when deer are more active and more plentiful. Dan McGehee, director of the Driving Safety Research Institute at the University of Iowa, says part of the problem is deer have fewer places to hide as the harvest has left most of the state’s cornfields cleaned out. In addition to being more panicked, those deer are frisky.

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WHO 13

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Blue Star Mothers of Iowa prepare 2,000 care packages for deployed troops

JOHNSTON, Iowa– Blue Star Mothers of Iowa is packing over 2,000 care packages to send to all Iowa service members who are deployed and who are set to be deployed before and just after the holidays. It’s a tradition that started over a decade ago, but has grown significantly over the past few years. Last […]

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Iowa Baseball Signs Eight for 2027-28, Including Seven Iowans

Iowa baseball has signed eight players for the 2027-28 season, adding a class built around in-state talent and a mix of position players and pitchers. Seven recruits are from Iowa, and the group includes six high school players and two junior college transfers. Coach Rick Heller said the class addresses many departures from this season, with more signings possible later in the spring and summer.

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Mesabi Tribune

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Mesabi Metallics steel mill gains local Iowa support

A $15 billion Mesabi Metallics steelmaking plant planned in Iowa is moving forward with state and local support. The Iowa Lee County Board of Supervisors has unanimously approved a term sheet with Mesabi Metallics for the company’s proposed steel complex, according to Mesabi Metallics. The county board also passed a resolution supporting the proposed plant, a key requirement for state support, according to Mesabi Metallics. “This is a generational investment in Iowa, and this week’s vote moves it forward,” Joe Broking, Mesabi Metallics chief executive officer said in a news release. “Paired with our nearly $3 billion investment in Minnesota, this project creates a fully integrated American steel supply chain—iron mined and processed in Minnesota, high-quality steel made in Iowa.” The steel mill would be fed with iron produced from direct-reduction ore pellets from the roughly $3 billion Mesabi Metallics mine and processing facility being completed in Nashwauk. Lee County is the furthest southeastern Iowa county. The term sheet agreement with Lee County provides up to $10.5 million in host-community payments from Mesabi Metallics during development and construction of the steel mill to help offset demands on county services, according to Mesabi Metallics. It also guarantees at least $112 million

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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 · 2d

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Here’s Why Iowa Kids Beg To Return To The Science Center Of Iowa

Some places get a polite thank you from kids at the end of the day. Others get a full-blown protest at the exit door, complete with pleading and promises to be good forever. In downtown Des Moines, one building has mastered the art of the second kind. It mixes rockets,...

Des Moines, IA · 17h

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Celebrated cartoonist Stephan Pastis makes one Iowa stop on 16-city book tour

(Des Moines) -- One of the nation’s most popular cartoonists, whose strip “Pearls Before Swine” is carried in more than 900 newspapers, will be making an appearance in Iowa next week. Stephan Pastis has more than 40 “Pearls” collections in print, but he’s releasing a huge, hard-cover...

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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...

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Get ready for RAGBRAI registration

IOWA (KWQC) - Registration for the next RAGBRAI opens Sunday, Nov. 15. RAGBRAI 54 will take place July 24-31. The route will be announced Jan. 23. New this year, riders who register for the 2027 ride but cannot take part can defer their registration to 2028. The annual event, which...

Iowa · 1d

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Iowa food pantries prepare for Thanksgiving as demand continues to grow

DES MOINES, Iowa — With Thanksgiving just two weeks away, food banks and pantries across Iowa are preparing for one of their busiest times of the year as more people turn to food assistance amid rising living costs. November is typically the busiest month for the Food Bank of Iowa and its partner pantries. Officials […]

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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 · 1d

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Fuel Prices Fell this Week in Iowa, Still Up From a Year Ago

Gas prices fell in Iowa this week, according to AAA. As of Wednesday, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $3.82 across Iowa. Prices fell 15 cents from last week’s price and are up $1.02 from a year ago. The national average on Wednesday was $3.98, down 14 cents from last week’s price. Last year at this time the national average was $3.08.

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Presenting the 2026 All-KMAland Iowa Volleyball Team

(KMAland) -- Nine standout volleyball players representing six programs have earned spots on the 2026 All-KMAland Iowa Volleyball Team, highlighted by four selections from Riverside's remarkable 40-1 squad. The Bulldogs lead all programs with four honorees after advancing to the Class 2A state semifinals. Lewis Central, Shenandoah, Southwest Valley, Red...

Iowa · 2d

Western Iowa Today

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Standing Corn Could Mean Better Late-Season Pheasant Hunting

(Atlantic) — Pheasant numbers are looking good across the area, and the amount of standing corn remaining in fields could provide hunters with even better opportunities later in the season. That was the assessment from John Lorenzen, fisheries biologist with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, during Saturday morning’s...

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‘I thought possible terrorist attack’: Eastern Iowa travelers adjust after nationwide FAA ground stop

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Flights were moving again Saturday, but travelers in Eastern Iowa were still feeling the effects of Friday’s nationwide FAA ground stop. Many passengers at the Eastern Iowa Airport faced ripple effects after the ground stop, which was caused by a telecommunications network error. Flights...

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Matt’s First Alert 6 Forecast: Another frigid morning Saturday, warmer & windy next week

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Even though Omaha missed tying the record for latest first freeze by a handful of hours, it was quite cold Friday morning. Temperatures will be just as cold when you wake up Saturday. All things considered, the cool weekend is about what you would expect for the middle of November. Next week, it gets much warmer, and rain returns to Nebraska and Iowa.

Omaha, NE · 1d

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Iowa’s Deer Population Comes at a Cost: Crashes, Injuries, Deaths and Property Damage

OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Iowa’s white-tailed deer are important to hunters and wildlife fans, but they also create challenges for drivers, farmers, property owners, and taxpayers. Every year, thousands of drivers hit deer. Some have to pay for costly repairs, and others are seriously hurt or even killed. Meanwhile,...

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