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G7 Farm Groups Call for Action on Rising Input Costs

Iowa farm families are feeling a sharp squeeze on input costs—and global farm leaders are taking a stand. The National Farmers Union has joined agricultural groups across the G7 nations, urging governments to tackle soaring prices for seed, energy, and fertilizer. From Middle East conflicts disrupting shipping lines to heavy market control by a handful of corporate giants, Hawkeye State producers are facing mounting financial strain just to get a crop in the ground. NFU leaders emphasize that whether you’re farming in Iowa or across the globe, producers need stronger market competition and immediate relief to keep feeding the world.

Iowa · 17d
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Construction to begin this fall on Marlow 35 in Ankeny

Construction is expected to begin later this fall on Hubbell Realty Co.’s Marlow 35 development, a 200-unit rental townhome community in Ankeny. According to a news release, the development is planned for a 16-acre site at the corner of Northeast Delaware Avenue and Northeast Ninth St. It will feature one- and two-story townhomes.

Ankeny, IA · 19d
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NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: October 20, 2026

Des Moines Council of St. Vincent De Paul Society, located in Windsor Heights, paid Westlake Properties LLC $2.5 million for property at 700 N. Ankeny Blvd. in Ankeny, Polk County real estate records show. The 2.3-acre parcel includes a 26,000-square-foot neighborhood shopping center built in 1977. The property is valued at $2.4 million. The transaction was recorded Oct. 12.

Des Moines, IA · 19d
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Iowans Could Get Help Paying Winter Heating Bills

The cold weather is creeping in. I'll be honest, and I hate to say this, I already turned on my heat. You know how it is. Our temperatures went from 80 to 50 like they saw a state trooper. I was hoping to hold out a little longer, but Iowa weather has always had a mind of its own. Spring and fall are usually the brief windows when we get a break from paying extra to heat or cool our homes. As those comfortable days come to an end, the frost settles in. Iowa families should start preparing themselves (and their wallets) for the return of the dreaded heating bill.

Iowa · 18d
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Iowans Have a Lot Riding on One Industry, and Its 2026 Outlook Isn’t Pretty

When farmers have a rough year, the hardware store, the diner and the bank down the road can feel it too. That matters for Iowans, since many paychecks tie back to agriculture. Here’s what a recent report says about this year and what it could mean for your wallet.

Iowa · 18d

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Ill-fated Ignit Johnston files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

POLK COUNTY, Iowa– The ill-fated Ignit Johnston sports complex project is entering Chapter 11 bankruptcy, adding another development to the troubled history of the long-delayed project. Ignit Johnston, LLC announced it voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 reorganization in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Iowa. The filing comes after months of lawsuits […]

Johnston, IA · 19d

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$2.3M in Iowa lease debt wiped out in Snap Finance deal

DES MOINES, Iowa - Attorney General Brenna Bird announced a nearly $664 million settlement with Snap Finance that will cancel more than $2.3 million in lease payments owed by Iowans. Iowans who entered into lease-to-own agreements with Snap Finance between 2017 and 2022 will have their remaining payments automatically canceled...

Iowa · 18d

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HARLAN HARVEST: Rising costs and muddy fields make for a tough harvest season

High fuel, muddy fields and a late start made this harvest a tough one for a young Iowa farm family rebuilding after a tornado. 🚜

Iowa · 17d

Des Moines Business Record

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Beyond traditional insurance: Another option for Iowa businesses

Innovative Captive Strategies and Holmes Murphy recently launched Bluestem Insurance Group, an Iowa-based Series LLC group captive facility and one of six captives licensed in the state. Captive insurance is a form of alternative risk financing, where instead of purchasing insurance through the traditional insurance market, businesses or groups of...

Iowa · 17d

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Iowa ag secretary candidates differ on water quality, fertilizer rules

DES MOINES, Iowa (Gray Media Iowa State Capitol Bureau) — The candidates for Iowa secretary of agriculture have different ideas about how to improve the state’s water quality, including how farmers use fertilizer. Jones proposes fall fertilizer tax. Democrat Chris Jones says Iowa needs to do more to...

Iowa · 17d

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How a Midwest entrepreneur is building space for Black voices in sci-fi and fantasy comics

Nebraska · 17d

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Ill-fated Ignit Johnston files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Ill-fated Ignit Johnston files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Des Moines, IA · 19d

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CRP Acreage Still Available for 2027 Sign-up

Even though the Conservation Reserve Program is almost at its 27-million-acre cap, farmers can still enroll for next year. USDA Undersecretary Richard Fordyce noted that there is still room left for more sign-ups. CRP gives farmers a dependable source of income while helping the environment by cutting down soil erosion,...

South Dakota · 19d

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Dry weather helps northwest Iowa farmers make up harvest progress

The outlook for the harvest season in northwest Iowa has improved dramatically. Paul Kassel grows corn and soybeans near Spencer and says September was extremely wet. “We were pretty depressed there the last couple weeks of September, man it didn’t look very good. When it wasn’t raining it was drizzling, and when it wasn’t drizzling it was foggy. So we were really concerned about the quality of the crop and stalk quality and standability. But since then we’ve had some great days.”

Spencer, IA · 17d

Des Moines Business Record

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Aston East Village tenants to begin moving in next month

Pre-leasing is underway and tenants are expected to begin moving in at The Aston East Village, a new seven-story, 228,400-square-foot residential development in downtown Des Moines. According to a news release, the building, at 603 E. Sixth St., will feature 161 apartments — a mix of one-bedroom, two-bedroom and studio...

Des Moines, IA · 19d

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Iowa gas prices dip 7 cents as crude oil climbs

Gas prices in Iowa fell 7 cents this week, with regular unleaded averaging $4.13 a gallon on Wednesday, according to AAA. Prices remain $1.45 higher than a year ago. Iowa’s average is 13 cents below the national average of $4.26, which also dropped 7 cents from last week. Local...

Iowa · 18d

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Iowa income tax amendment: What your 'yes' or 'no' vote would mean

Iowa · 19d

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Southern Iowa farmland market unlikely to soften anytime soon

An ag real estate specialist says farmland values are holding strong in southern Iowa. Tim Meyer is the owner of Midwest Ag Exchange, based out of Henry County. “It’s not hard to find $180 a point on really good ground, or even higher,” he said. “I don’t really understand it.”

Henry County, IA · 19d

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Water quality, ethanol at forefront of Iowa Secretary of Agriculture race

DES MOINES, Iowa — The future of Iowa’s water quality and ethanol production are two issues at the forefront of the race for the state’s agriculture secretary. Republican incumbent Mike Naig has been involved with the department for 13 years and has served as its leader for the last eight. Now, he’s defending his seat […]

Iowa · 18d