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Some Iowa farmers still finishing harvest as mid-November approaches

Iowa (KCCI) - Some farmers are still finishing their harvests as mid-November approaches, KCCI reports. The U.S. Department of Agriculture said 72% of Iowa’s corn and 93% of its soybeans have been harvested. By mid-November last year, farmers had harvested 97% of the state’s corn and 99% of its soybeans.

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Western Iowa Today

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Lithium Battery Fires Raise Safety Concerns for Landfills and Waste Facilities

(Des Moines) As reported on Wednesday, a lithium battery from an e-bike caused a house fire in Des Moines. Additionally, Lithium battery fires are becoming a growing concern in the solid waste collection industry. In a previous interview with KSOM/KS95 News, Chris Jahnke, Director of the Cass County Landfill, says...

Des Moines, IA · 1d

cbs2iowa.com

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Iowa teachers can apply for grants to bring agriculture into classrooms

DES Moines, Iowa — Iowa educators can apply for grants of up to $250 to support classroom projects that connect agriculture with subjects such as science, math, language arts and social studies. The Iowa Agriculture Literacy Foundation’s Teacher Supplement Grant program supports new projects and expansions of existing lessons....

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The Iowa Standard Announces Closure After Eight Years

The Iowa Standard, an independent Iowa media outlet founded by Jacob Hall, is closing after eight years of covering state politics, elections, education, legislative activity and government issues. Hall announced the decision Friday, saying a new professional opportunity will allow him to continue working in an area he cares about...

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Alaska Airlines to launch daily nonstop flights from Des Moines to Seattle in 2027

Seattle, WA · 1d

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Economic development officials in Ottumwa are dealing with the recent announcement that John Deere will close its factory there and consolidate its operations in Des Moines and Louisiana

Economic development officials in Ottumwa are dealing with the recent announcement that John Deere will close its factory there and consolidate its operations in Des Moines and Louisiana. Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress executive director Marc Roe says within hours of last Tuesday’s announcement, he began collaborating with Iowa Workforce Development and Indian Hills Community College to brainstorm how to retrain and retain those workers. “Ottumwa, any community isn’t about one business. It’s going to change our landscape for sure, but, you know, it doesn’t have to determine the future of the community. That’s up to us to do,” Roe says. John Deere will leave about 400 people out of jobs, in addition to an abandoned industrial complex in the middle of Ottumwa. Roe hopes to attract new manufacturing, retrain local employees through workforce development or the local community college, and find new ways to retain families who are building businesses or going to school in Ottumwa.

Ottumwa, IA · 4d

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John Deere to Close Two Iowa Manufacturing Plants

After just announcing they were going to bring back their workforce, John Deere has announced plans to shut down two of its Iowa manufacturing plants over the next several years as part of a broader production shift. Operations for round balers and windrowers will move from Ottumwa to Des Moines,...

Clarion, IA · 4d

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This Midwest farm once raised thousands of hogs. Why is it growing mushrooms instead?

Want more news about agriculture and the environment? Sign up for the Harvest newsletter for our latest reporting, plus behind-the-scenes exclusives. Inside a long, dimly-lit building, Tyler Faaborg slipped into a “fruiting room” cordoned off by what looked like plastic curtains. Fog rolled over shelves of sprouting mushrooms. A bulbous fungi called lion’s mane still had another week before harvest, he explained.

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Des Moines Business Record

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Business Record Iowa News Headlines: Episode 53: Week of Nov. 4-10

BPC President Chris Conetzkey and Business Record Staff Writer Lisa Rossi host the weekly recap of statewide news you may have missed in the last week. Stories shared were first reported between Nov. 4-10. Read this week’s stories:. Business Record Roundup:. Nonprofit behind performing arts center plans to continue...

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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 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. House and Senate next year–four of whom are Democrats. Shaw says they all expressed support for ethanol while campaigning. Shaw says it’s too soon tell whether Governor-elect Rob Sand will be as big a booster of renewable fuels as his predecessors, but Shaw notes Sand visited Iowa ethanol plants and publicly stated his support for ethanol during the campaign.

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Northwest Iowa harvest nears completion

Northwest Iowa might be the part of the state furthest along with harvest. Tim Berkland is the agronomy manager with New Century FS in Ruthven and says harvest is in the final stages. “Harvest overall compared to the rest of the state went really well up here. We were actually...

Iowa · 3d

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CBRE closes sale of 540-unit multifamily portfolio in Des Moines market

CBRE arranged the sale of a two-property multifamily portfolio totaling 540 units in the Des Moines suburbs of Waukee and Johnston, Iowa. The transaction ranks among the largest multifamily portfolio sales for the Iowa market. CBRE’s Cy Fox, Ray Hamilton and Clark Matthews represented the sellers, ARTISAN Capital Group and...

Des Moines, IA · 3d

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UPDATED: Public Service Commission approves NorthWestern Energy, Black Hills Corp merger

The Montana Public Service Commission approved the $15.4 billion NorthWestern Energy and Black Hills Corp. merger on Tuesday. The new company, once merged, will serve 2.1 million electric and natural gas customers in Montana, Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, South Dakota, Nebraska and Wyoming. In a split vote, the PSC supported...

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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 · 3d

mindfullyamerican.com

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 · 3d

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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 · 3d