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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 · 1d

wdbr.com

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New ALPLM acquisition details Lincoln’s dry-goods purchases

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Oh, the things you can pick up at auction for two bucks. A Petersburg family has donated to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum a ledger from a local dry-goods store documenting sales for thirteen months in 1836-37. A young lawyer and lawmaker named Abraham Lincoln was a frequent customer, buying, among other things, clothing materials — buttons, fabric, and thread – to likely either make a suit or repair an existing one.

Springfield, IL · 21h
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This Affordable Missouri Town Is So Cheap, Retirees Say Social Security Covers It All

There’s a town in Missouri called Mexico, and no, your GPS isn’t having an existential crisis. It’s a real place, it’s genuinely affordable, and retirees across the state are quietly packing their bags and pointing their cars toward Audrain County. Mexico, Missouri sits about 30 miles...

Audrain County, MO · 5d
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nemonews.net

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Palmyra FFA Take Fourth in Nation for Farm Management; Joe Mahsman Takes Fifth in the Nation Individually in Category

On Wednesday, October 21, 2026, the Palmyra FFA Farm Management team represented Missouri at the national contest held during the 99th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, IN. Competing against over 40 other state winning teams, Palmyra finished fourth. The contest consisted of a 3-hour written test over economic and agribusiness principles applied to a farm business. In addition, there was a ninety minute team activity. Team members were, from left to right, Joseph Mahsman (5th individual), Mary Mahsman, Xin Lei Ni, and Wesley Summers. The Palmyra Farm Management team is trained by Mr. Luke Mahsman.

Indianapolis, IN · 1d
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KOMU

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Macon manufacturing facility employing over 400 people set to close

The closure of the Conagra Brands Inc. Macon manufacturing facility is set to affect 442 employees.

Macon, MO · 3d

khqa.com

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Quincy resident puts Dot Foods milestone truck into service

QUINCY, Ill.— A Quincy resident got a special assignment from Dot Foods: put the company's 6,000th truck into service. Truck driver Jim Janssen has been driving for Dot Transportation, Inc. for 38 years and was given the honor of driving the milestone truck. The vehicle went into service on...

Quincy, IL · 2d

timesnewspapers.com

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Cities Seek $10 Million In Damages Against Ameren

Kirkwood and four other Missouri cities aren’t ready to take no for an answer just yet. Late last month, the cities — Kirkwood, Hannibal, Fulton, Marceline and New Madrid — filed an appeal in a lawsuit seeking more than $10 million in damages from utility giant Ameren.

Kirkwood, MO · 4d

khqa.com

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Illinois Veterans’ Home to host career fair on Thursday

QUINCY, Ill.— The Illinois Veterans’ Home in Quincy is looking to fill several open positions and is inviting job seekers to attend a career fair on Thursday, Nov. 12. The career fair will offer opportunities for individuals interested in working at the newly opened veterans’ home facilities.

Quincy, IL · 3d

WBAY Green Bay

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Up in smoke: Adams County hemp farmer destroys harvest ahead of new regulations

With sweeping new state rules on hemp taking effect next Wednesday, some Western Illinois farmers say they are left with crops they can no longer legally sell.

Adams County, IL · 7d

My Journal Courier

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Endangered wildlife thriving at Meredosia solar farm, study says

A field study at the Morgan Solar arrays near Meredosia reveals endangered Illinois chorus frogs and regal fritillary butterflies are thriving.

Meredosia, IL · 7d

pulse2.com

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Sunraycer Renewables Acquires 325 MW Solar Portfolio From Apricus Energy In Illinois And Missouri

Sunraycer Renewables, an independent power producer backed by Crayhill Capital Management, has acquired two utility-scale solar projects totaling 325 megawatts of alternating-current capacity from Apricus Energy. The transaction expands Sunraycer’s development pipeline into Illinois and Missouri while strengthening its presence within the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) electricity market.

New Madrid County, MO · 5d

khqa.com

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New Ollie’s store in Hannibal draws crowds on opening day

HANNIBAL, Mo. — A new bargain store in America’s Hometown is already drawing crowds, welcoming more than 100 customers within its first hour of opening Wednesday morning. The new Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, located at 230 Huck Finn Shopping Center in Hannibal, officially opened its doors Wednesday, attracting shoppers from across the Tri-States.

Hannibal, MO · 8d

khqa.com

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Northeast Missouri eighth graders explore future careers at Hannibal career fair

HANNIBAL, Mo.— More than 200 eighth-grade students from nearly 20 schools across Marion and Ralls counties got a firsthand look at potential career paths during a career fair in America’s Hometown. Students had the chance to explore a variety of industries through hands-on experiences and conversations with local...

Hannibal, MO · 6d

My Journal Courier

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Pittsfield fronts $200,000 to clear JBS Milling site for rental housing

Pittsfield is fronting about $200,000 in TIF funds to clear the dilapidated JBS Milling site for a Damon Properties housing development.

Pittsfield, IL · 8d

muddyrivernews.com

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Adams County real estate transfers Oct. 26-30

Muddy River News transaction information is obtained from Illinois Real Estate Transfer Declaration forms accompanying recorded documents. Dates provided may differ from actual transaction or recording dates. Further details may be obtained from the PTAX form or recorded documents. Quincy IL Land Investment, LLC of Fayetteville, Ariz., sold a restaurant...

Adams County, IL · 10d

jredc.org

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Agriculture Continues to Shape the Jacksonville Region’s Future

For many people, agriculture begins at the grocery store. In the Jacksonville region, it begins much closer to home. It starts with the farms that grow corn and soybeans across Morgan and Scott counties. It continues through the seed companies developing new crop varieties, equipment dealers helping farmers adopt precision technology, businesses that transport and process agricultural products, and the schools and community organizations preparing the next generation of workers. It also reaches families who have lived and worked on local farms for generations, as well as residents who benefit from the economic activity those farms create.

Jacksonville, IL · 10d

My Journal Courier

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Girls Night Out celebrating 16 years of supporting small businesses in Pittsfield

The 16th annual Girls Night Out will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at more than 20 downtown Pittsfield businesses.

Pittsfield, IL · 10d

power-technology.com

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Sunraycer buys 325MWac solar projects in Illinois and Missouri

US-based independent power producer Sunraycer Renewables has acquired two utility-scale solar projects totalling 325MWac in Illinois and Missouri from Apricus Energy. Apricus Energy is a joint venture (JV) between NOVI Energy and Osaka Gas USA, established in 2021 to support renewable infrastructure growth across the US. The purchase includes the...

Missouri · 9d

KBUR

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Walgreens pharmacies in Burlington and Fort Madison have been sanctioned by the state for negligence with regard to Temporary closures and customer service

Walgreens Pharmacies in Burlington and Fort Madison have been sanctioned by the state for negligence with regard to temporary closures and customer service. The Iowa Board of Pharmacy’s says the Walgreens store in Burlington temporarily closed in October of last year due to a shortage of pharmacists and sent customers prescriptions to a Walgreens in Fort Madison but failed to communicate that to the public, customers, or even store staff. According to the board the exact same set of difficulties occurred when the Walgreens Pharmacy in Fort Madison temporarily closed in November of last year due to a reported lack of staff. Each of the stores was fine $1,000 by the board and order to develop new policies.

Burlington, IA · 10d

My Journal Courier

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Foreign land ownership growing in region; 675 entries recorded in past 2 years

A German investment firm's $8 million cash purchase of farmland highlights an ongoing foreign ownership trend.

Morgan County, IL · 11d