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The Hidden Iowa Family Meat Market With Quality Cuts That Locals Keep To Themselves

A German immigrant carried a bologna recipe across the ocean in 1882, and people are still buying it today. The same family has guarded that recipe for six generations. That’s longer than most of us can name our own great-grandparents. The smokehouse runs four to six days a week....

Iowa · 3d
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KMTV 3 News Now

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Small town Iowa faces tough budget decisions after new property tax reform bill

Rural Iowa governments brace for revenue shortfalls following a 2026 property tax reform bill. Southwest Iowa Reporter Ryan Gamboa and Clarinda resident, caught up with leaders bracing for the future.

Clarinda, IA · 1d

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6 Fareway Habits That Leave Hy-Vee Shoppers Scratching Their Heads

Are you used to loading your own trunk after a Hy-Vee run?. If you’re at a Fareway in Iowa and beyond, someone will probably beat you to it. These are the Fareway habits that leave many Hy-Vee shoppers scratching their heads. 1. Closed Sundays. Fareway stores stay closed on...

Iowa · 22h
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AGDAILY.com

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Red Crown Rot hits 35 new counties in 8 states in 2026

Red Crown Rot reached 35 new counties in eight states in 2026, threatening soybean yields. The post Red Crown Rot hits 35 new counties in 8 states in 2026 appeared first on AGDAILY .

Alabama · 4d

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Casey’s Fuel Margin Climbed to 47.8 Cents a Gallon This Summer, With Iowans Filling Up at Its Pumps

Casey’s keeps a bigger slice of every gallon you buy than it did a year ago. The company’s numbers cover all its stores, but about half are in Iowa, Missouri and Illinois. Here’s how Casey’s fuel margin climbed this summer, and what it means for Iowans filling up at its pumps.

Iowa · 3d

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

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8 Iowa Winter Farmers Markets Worth Visiting Before Thanksgiving Arrives

Who says farmers market season has to end when the weather gets cold?. Iowa has plenty of indoor markets that keep local shopping going well into November, and the timing couldn’t be better for Thanksgiving preparations. I like the idea of picking up holiday ingredients directly from the people...

Iowa · 2d

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Chevron to restart biodiesel facility in central Iowa

RALSTON, Iowa (KCRG) - Chevron announced Thursday that it will restart a biodiesel facility with the capacity to fuel 275,000 18-wheelers every year. The Ralston has been shut down since 2024 after a downturn in the market. Chevron says market conditions have improved and is reopening with the partnership of...

Ralston, IA · 1d

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6 Hy-Vee Fuel Saver Rules That Cost Iowans at the Pump

You pull up to the pump with a Hy-Vee Fuel Saver discount and a nearly empty tank, ready to save big. But a few rules decide how much you really save. Here’s what to know before your next fill-up, plus a way to stack your savings with Shell. 1....

Iowa · 12d

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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 · 21h

Crafting Your Home

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Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, Iowa and Illinois Limit Winter Utility Shutoffs, With Some Protections Lasting Into April

Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, Iowa and Illinois set winter utility shutoff limits; Ohio's runs to April 16 and Minnesota's to April 30. See who qualifies.

Minnesota · 3d

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Wisconsin among states set to receive millions in Family Dollar settlement

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Wisconsin is among 16 other states set to receive millions of dollars as part of a $63 million proposed settlement with Family Dollar stores over a price transparency probe, the Wisconsin Department of Justice revealed Friday. The DOJ said Family Dollar is accused of routinely charging...

Wisconsin · 11h

The Money Overview

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Iowa heirs can skip probate for personal-property estates of $100,000 or less, and Illinois changes small-estate rules Jan. 1, 2027

Iowa heirs can collect a relative’s personal property without probate when the estate is worth $100,000 or less and holds no real estate, under a law approved April 16, 2026. Illinois rewrites its own small-estate affidavit rules for deaths on or after Jan. 1, 2027. The Iowa change is House File 2660, Chapter 1048 of […] The post Iowa heirs can skip probate for personal-property estates of $100,000 or less, and Illinois changes small-estate rules Jan. 1, 2027 appeared first on The Money Overview .

Illinois · 2d

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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

The Money Overview

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Connecticut pays $355 to $705 in heating aid through May 31, 2027, while Colorado’s LEAP usually pays $200 to $1,000 and Alaska and Iowa take applications to April 30

Households that pay a winter heating bill in Connecticut, Colorado, Alaska or Iowa can apply for state energy aid, and the four programs pay differently and close on different dates. Connecticut pays $355 to $705 and takes applications through May 31, 2027. Colorado’s LEAP usually pays $200 to $1,000, and Alaska and Iowa both accept […] The post Connecticut pays $355 to $705 in heating aid through May 31, 2027, while Colorado’s LEAP usually pays $200 to $1,000 and Alaska and Iowa take applications to April 30 appeared first on The Money Overview .

Connecticut · 1d

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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

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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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 · 12h

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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 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 · 17h