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$10 Million for Iowa Cattle & Conservation Working Lands Program

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded $10 million in federal funding to expand Iowa’s Cattle and Conservation Working Lands Program. Announced by U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and Iowa Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig in Cedar Rapids, this five-year investment builds directly on an existing state-funded initiative, backed by partners like the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association.

Iowa · 4d
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Kum & Go Is Now Maverik. 6 Things Iowans Should Know About the Change

Your Kum & Go &Rewards points didn’t carry over when the store became Maverik. The changes go well past this. Here’s what Iowans should know now that Kum & Go is Maverik. Maverik confirmed in November 2024 that it planned to put its name on the Kum & Go stores it kept, aiming for one brand across its footprint.

Iowa · 6d
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Iowa Ethanol Industry Looks Ahead To New Leadership

The Iowa renewable fuels industry is preparing to work with a new congressional delegation and a new governor as political leadership changes in 2027. Iowa Renewable Fuels Association Executive Director Monte Shaw says he does not anticipate a major change in support for the state’s ethanol industry, despite Democrats gaining a majority among Iowa’s incoming congressional representatives.

Iowa · 4d
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$10 Million for Iowa Cattle & Conservation Working Lands Program

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded $10 million in federal funding to expand Iowa’s Cattle and Conservation Working Lands Program. Announced by U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and Iowa Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig in Cedar Rapids, this five-year investment builds directly on an existing state-funded initiative, backed by partners like the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association.

Iowa · 4d
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Fareway’s Melhus Named CISO Of The Year At Iowa Prometheus Awards

Corey Melhus, VP of information security at Fareway Stores, was named CISO of the Year at the 2026 Prometheus Awards, held Nov. 5 at the Community Choice Convention Center in Des Moines, Iowa. Presented annually by the Technology Association of Iowa, the Prometheus Awards honor the people, organizations and innovations...

Des Moines, IA · 4d

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa Names Amy Lane Chief Executive Officer

DES MOINES, Iowa – November 9, 2026 – Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa (BGCCI) today announced Amy Lane as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective today. Lane joins the organization from its own Board of Directors, where she served before being named CEO, and brings more than 25 years of experience in education, executive leadership, and community partnerships.

Des Moines, IA · 4d

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John Deere Plans to Close 2 Iowa Plants, and One Line Is Moving to Louisiana

John Deere plans to close two Iowa plants, Ottumwa Works and Hagie in Clarion, moving the work to Des Moines and Thibodaux, Louisiana, by fiscal 2029.

Ottumwa, IA · 5d

WHO 13

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Auditor calls for stronger credit card policies at Metro Waste Authority

DES MOINES, Iowa — Personal Hulu and Prime Video charges on a Metro Waste Authority credit card were among nearly $4,800 in improper, unsupported or questionable spending identified in a state reaudit, according to the State Auditor’s Office. The streaming charges, including two Hulu payments of $69.54 each, were reimbursed by the employee. The report […]

Des Moines, IA · 4d

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Report: wet start to November slows Iowa harvest

(KMAland) -- A wet start to November delayed the ongoing harvest for Iowa producers last week. According to the latest Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Survey, farmers had just 1.7 suitable days for fieldwork during the week ending November 8. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig says that while a wet start to the month slowed harvest progress, "cooler and drier conditions over the weekend helped get combines rolling again."

Iowa · 4d

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World Food Prize focusing on driving future ag innovation

As the World Food Prize celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, the organization is focusing on the future by highlighting new technologies and scientific breakthroughs that could help feed a growing population. Through the Innovate for Impact program, the World Food Prize Foundation is supporting startups around the world as they work on projects ranging from seed genetics to improved weather forecasting. Tom Vilsack, former Iowa governor and CEO of the World Food Prize Foundation, said these breakthroughs can help farmers produce more with fewer inputs.

Iowa · 4d

Western Iowa Today

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Trapping Season Underway in Iowa as Fur Prices Increase

(Lewis) Iowa’s trapping season is underway, with about 15,000 people trapping statewide. Populations of most fur-bearing species remain stable or are slightly increasing. The season opened Saturday, November 7, and rising fur prices could make this a good year for those considering trapping for the first time or returning to the activity.

Iowa · 6d

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Red Crown Rot Hits 35 New Counties in 8 States in 2026

Red Crown Rot spread into soybean fields across 35 new counties in eight states during 2026, with Iowa and Alabama logging their first confirmations, Syngenta reported. No in-season treatment exists. The company is urging growers to use post-harvest scouting to document affected fields and build those insights into 2027 management plans.

Alabama · 5d

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USDA’s new SNAP inventory rule could backfire, hurting small retailers and food-insecure Iowans

Grocery stores and gas stations that accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are required to offer more perishable foods and variety under a new federal rule, which went into effect Nov. 4. The Trump administration said the changes would provide vulnerable families with a “broader variety of nutritious food”...

Iowa · 5d

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Meat the Need Fundraiser Packs a Punch

In a major boost for local hunger relief, the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation and Fareway Stores teamed up today for their 5th annual Meat the Need drive, delivering nearly 24,000 pounds of fresh ground pork and turkey to the Food Bank of Iowa. Equal to 100,000 servings of protein, this contribution is part of a statewide initiative supplying truckloads of meat to all six Feeding America food banks in Iowa. Food Bank of Iowa President and CEO Tami Nielsen expressed deep gratitude, emphasizing how critical protein donations are as high grocery costs continue to strain family budgets.

Iowa · 4d

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Industry exec calls new Iowa congressional delegation ethanol supporters

DES MOINES — Iowa Renewable Fuels Association executive director Monte Shaw says he does not expect a shift in support for Iowa’s ethanol industry when Democrats become the majority in Iowa’s congressional delegation next year. Iowa voters are sending five new members to serve in the U.S....

Iowa · 4d

Iowa Capital Dispatch

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Iowa soybean harvest nearly complete as rain delays field work again

Farmers had a slow start to harvest in Iowa following an abnormally wet September that kept combines parked. The first week of November was also unseasonably wet, leaving farmers less than two days suitable for field work, according to the latest crop progress and condition report. The weekly report, published by the U.S. Department of […]

Iowa · 5d

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Des Moines Inventory Grows Well Above the National Pace as Homes Sit Longer

Des Moines buyers gained breathing room as inventory grew well above the national pace and homes spent more time on the market.

Des Moines, IA · 7d

Iowa Public Radio

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USDA’s new SNAP inventory rule could backfire, hurting small retailers and food-insecure Iowans

Grocery stores and gas stations that accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are required to offer more perishable foods and variety under a new federal rule, which went into effect Nov. 4. But retail associations, food banks and a dozen Republican U.S. senators, including Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa, have warned that the timeline is too fast for small grocers and convenience store owners to comply.

Iowa · 5d

kxel.com

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Looking back at the rainy 2026 growing season

Today brought the beautiful weather back to the state of Iowa, but as we all know, that hasn’t been the story for this past growing season. Overall harvest progress is still slightly behind due to heavy rains at the beginning of harvest season, and almost nonstop rains flooded many of the fields in Iowa over the summer. AgriGold Field Agronomist Bryant Luers said the months of June and September were particularly rainy.

Iowa · 5d