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Cedar Rapids Gazette

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Lee County officials hear from residents on proposed steel mill project

FORT MADISON — Kelly Jameson has lived in the Green Bay Bottoms all her life. As a third generation resident, raising the fourth, she’s passionate about her community. And, she’s passionately against a proposed steel mill that is planned for the area. If Mesabi Metallics builds the largest steel mill in the United States just three miles from her house, she said, it defeats the whole reason she has stayed in her hometown. “This is currently a nice, rural community … when the reason we choose to live here is gone, why would we stay?” she asked at a public information meeting held in Fort Madison Wednesday evening. Lee County supervisors and officials from Mesabi Metallics held an informational meeting at the Quality Inn & Suites in Fort Madison, allowing area residents and business leaders to express their views on the potential for a steel mill. Roughly 200 people packed the hotel conference room, leaving standing room only. Jameson was one of about two dozen speakers Wednesday night, although her dissenting comments were in the minority. City administrators, economic development workers, supervisors and mayors of neighboring communities spoke in favor of the project and the opportunities it would bring. Local

Lee County, IA · 2d

McDonough County Voice

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This 1928 Macomb home for sale is on a corner lot

Address: 304 E. Summit St., Macomb Property description: This three-bedroom, two-bathroom home built in 1928 on a corner lot has 1,380 square feet of living space and a detached, one-car garage. There are energy-efficient replacement windows and an open floor plan. Updates include new laundry room floor, doors, cabinets, siding, soffit, walls of garage, new sewer line, new electric panel, meter and weather top. The home has ceiling fans, central air conditioning, an unfinished basement and a main floor laundry. Asking price : $109,900 Listing agent: Todd Gilliland, TNT Realty Group, 309-331-3505 About this series Each week, we feature a unique property for sale in the area. Have a property you'd like to see featured? Email news@mcdonoughvoice.com and put "on the market" in the subject line. Kathi Edwards is a freelance contributor to the McDonough County Voice. This article originally appeared on The McDonough County Voice: This 1928 Macomb home for sale is on a corner lot

Macomb, IL · 11h

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 · 3d

ktvo.com

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Proposed $15 billion steel project draws questions from Lee County residents

LEE COUNTY, Iowa. - A proposed $15 billion steel manufacturing complex in Lee County is drawing attention across southeast Iowa, as residents seek answers about its potential impact on the community. Mesabi Metallics says the facility would process iron ore from Minnesota into finished steel products. Company officials say the...

Lee County, IA · 23h

Pen City Current

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Connection Bank adds $100K to OFMP effort

FORT MADISON - With its own history going back to 1854 and rooted as the first banking institution in the state of Iowa, it’s only fitting that Connection Bank is among the first to step forward with a sizeable contribution to preserve a significant part of Fort Madison’s history.

Fort Madison, IA · 1d

Pen City Current

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County creating input options on steel project

LEE COUNTY – A meeting planned for Wednesday night to give Lee County residents their first look inside negotiations between county officials and Mesabi Metallics around a $15 billion proposed steel mill is shaping up to be a big event. Lee County Supervisors released information on the event Monday...

Lee County, IA · 3d

kilj.com

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State Tax Credits Help Turn Two Former Schools Into Senior Housing

Two vacant schools in southeast Iowa are slated to become affordable housing for older adults, with help from state historic preservation tax credits. In Burlington, the former Apollo Middle School would become 45 affordable one- and two-bedroom apartments for residents age 55 and older. The building opened in 1910 as Burlington High School and has stood vacant for decades.

Burlington, IA · 8h

Pen City Current

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Groups work out creative incentive package for steel plant

FORT MADISON – Lee County residents got their first glimpse Wednesday night into negotiations between the county and the Minnesota company that plans to build a $15 billion steel facility in Green Bay Bottoms near Wever. Officials with Mesabi Metallics, which is a subsidiary of Essar Group of Mumbai,...

Lee County, IA · 1d

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 · 17h

KWQC

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Proposed $15B steel plant in Lee County draws jobs optimism, environmental concerns

LEE COUNTY, Iowa (KCRG) - Lee County could soon be home to the largest steel plant in the United States, however, the plans are also drawing concerns from those who live near the site. “It is absolutely disgusting to see the greed of local politicians and businesses and their support...

Lee County, IA · 1d

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 · 10h

977wmoi.com

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Quality Roofing Pro Named 2026 Top-Rated Roofing Contractor

Quality Roofing Pro has been named a 2026 Top-Rated Roofing Contractor by the American Roofing Contractors Organization. The recognition follows an independent evaluation of public records and third-party data, assessing factors such as licensing, compliance, operational history and stability, and customer outcomes. Co-Owner Felicia Shawler says the honor reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to its customers:

Burlington, IA · 10h

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 · 3d

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 · 2d

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 · 1d

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 · 3d

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 · 3d

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 · 2d

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 · 4d

hoodline.com

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Sunraycer Grabs 325 MW Illinois-Missouri Solar Portfolio, Eyes Power for 78,500 Homes

A Maryland-based power producer just picked up two solar projects totaling 325 megawatts of alternating current across Adams County, Illinois, and New Madrid County, Missouri, with developers projecting enough electricity to power roughly 78,500 homes once the panels are up and running. The deal adds two advanced-stage projects to a company that says it already has nearly 3 gigawatts of solar and battery storage in its pipeline.

Adams County, IL · 3d