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Timeless Dishes

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Curing Sweet Potatoes for a Week at 80 to 85 Degrees Turns Starch Into Sugar, Iowa State Extension Says

Iowa State Extension says a week of curing at 80 to 85 degrees and high humidity turns sweet potato starch into sugar, then storage at 55 to 60 degrees. The post Curing Sweet Potatoes for a Week at 80 to 85 Degrees Turns Starch Into Sugar, Iowa State Extension Says appeared first on Timeless Dishes .

Iowa · 14h

MotorBiscuit

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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 · 3d

The Des Moines Register

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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

KCRG.com

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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.

Iowa · 1d
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The Money Overview

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Connecticut pays $355 to $705 in heating aid through May 31, 2027, while Colorado’s LEAP usually pays $200 to $1,000 and Alaska and Iowa take applications to April 30

Households that pay a winter heating bill in Connecticut, Colorado, Alaska or Iowa can apply for state energy aid, and the four programs pay differently and close on different dates. Connecticut pays $355 to $705 and takes applications through May 31, 2027. Colorado’s LEAP usually pays $200 to $1,000, and Alaska and Iowa both accept […] The post Connecticut pays $355 to $705 in heating aid through May 31, 2027, while Colorado’s LEAP usually pays $200 to $1,000 and Alaska and Iowa take applications to April 30 appeared first on The Money Overview .

Connecticut · 16h

clarionnewsonline.com

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Beau Klaver, 23, heads to the Iowa House from the family farm

When the Iowa House convenes in January, its youngest member will be a farmer from Kamrar who plants cover crops with drones. Beau Klaver, a Republican, won the open Iowa House District 55 seat on Nov. 3, beating Democrat Cynthia Oppedal Paschen. Unofficial results showed Klaver with 8,361 votes, about 64.7%, to Paschen’s 4,552, about 35.2%, the Hampton Chronicle reported. The district covers Franklin and Hamilton counties along with parts of Wright and Story counties, so a slice of Wright County voters will be sending him to Des Moines.

Iowa · 1d

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Git-N-Go denies rumors of closure amid store shutdowns and inventory issues

Git-N-Go convenience stores, part of the Des Moines-based chain, are facing business challenges, including store closures and inventory shortages, but the company has denied rumors of shutting down. Several locations, including stores in Winterset, Norwalk and Altoona and the Keo Way store in downtown Des Moines, are listed for sale...

Des Moines, IA · 1d

Amest Tribune

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Regents committee weighs enrollment growth, IT cuts to save $35M

A committee is studying how to save money at Iowa's three public universities by potentially recruiting community college and making cuts to IT. The Revenue Enhancement and Productivity Study, or REAPS initiative was established by the Iowa Board of Regents in December 2025 as a "comprehensive review of revenue streams and cost efficiencies across the Regents enterprise." The board established a target savings of $35 million over three years, which is roughly 5% of all Regent appropriations from the state general fund. The REAPS committee, which includes Regent board members and staff as well as staff from Iowa State University, the University of Iowa and the University of Northern Iowa, plans to deliver a report to the Regents in February. Chief Efficiency Officer and committee member Jacob Nicholson said he is "very confident that in February REAPS will deliver vetted, validated, and actionable recommendations for the board. " More: Library asks Ames to enforce an overnight camping ban on its property He provided an update at the Regents' Nov. 11 meeting in Ames, noting that the REAPS committee is reviewing several options but no final recommendation has been made. Some of the committee's cost-saving proposals include converting more of Iowa's

Iowa · 15h

tsln.com

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Bob and Robby Jewell receive Iowa Leopold Conservation Award

Bob and Robby Jewell of Decorah have been selected as the 2026 Iowa Leopold Conservation Award® recipients. The $10,000 award honors farmers, ranchers, and forestland owners who go above and beyond in their management of soil health, water quality, and wildlife habitat on working land. The Jewells’ 1,600-acre farm,...

Decorah, IA · 16h

Housing Finance

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Iowa Finance Authority Awards LIHTCs to Advance 595 Affordable Homes

The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) has reserved nearly $9 million in federal low-income housing tax credits (LIHTCs) to help create four developments in Council Bluffs, Dubuque, Waterloo, and West Des Moines. The communities will provide 595 affordable homes for individuals and families. The recent awards were made through the 4%...

West Des Moines, IA · 1d

Main Street Dollars

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Medica leaves Iowa’s individual health insurance market and Cigna leaves Colorado’s for 2027, so enrollees there must pick a new plan by Dec. 15 for Jan. 1 coverage

Medica is leaving Iowa’s individual health insurance market and Cigna is leaving Colorado’s for 2027, which means people who buy their own coverage from either company have to pick a new plan. In both states, a plan chosen by Dec. 15 starts Jan. 1. Anyone who waits until the Jan. 15 close of open enrollment […]

Iowa · 15h

newsfromthestates.com

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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...

Montana · 2d

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 · 21h

Des Moines Business Record

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R&R Realty Group employees raise more than $153,000 for United Way

R&R Realty Group raised more than $153,000 for United Way of Central Iowa through its 2026 employee giving campaign. The annual campaign featured a week of fundraising events, including individual employee donations and company-wide fundraisers. Combined with a corporate contribution, the funds will support United Way of Central Iowa’s programs focused on education, financial stability and health. “It’s great to see so many people get involved, and we’re glad to continue supporting United Way and the important work they do throughout Central Iowa,” Mark Rupprecht, president of R&R Realty Group, said in a prepared statement.

Iowa · 15h

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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....

Iowa · 14h

rejournals.com

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Continental Properties Company closes $480 million to refinance 10 multifamily properties

Continental Properties Company, Inc. closed a $480 million loan refinancing 10 multifamily communities held in Continental Properties Real Estate Development Fund II, LP. The 10 communities comprise 2,731 apartment homes across Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan and Tennessee and are part of Development Fund II’s broader portfolio of 23 communities and more than 5,700 homes.

Tennessee · 1d

ottumwaradio.com

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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...

Iowa · 3d

WHO 13

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

Seattle, WA · 10h

KBUR

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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 · 3d

kchanews.com

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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 · 3d