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Herbicide used in corn found on Iowa's urban trees, inside homes

Iowa City, IA · 15h

Hometown Current

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Deep River brothers carry on family farm tradition

DEEP RIVER — It was a beautiful early November day. The sun was shining, and brothers Adam and Alex Cheney, who live near Deep River, were busy tuning up the combine to finish up harvest. With 600 acres to go, the recent rains had put everything on hold. The two brothers had always wanted to farm and carry on the Cheney family tradition. After graduating from Iowa State University — Adam in May 2022 and Alex in December 2023 — the two brothers returned home to join their parents, Tom and Michelle, in the family farming operation. Adam, 25, holds a BA in ag business with a minor in entrepreneurship, and Alex, 23, holds a BA in ag studies. Both agree that there are limited opportunities for young people to get into farming these days. “The biggest problem is the profitability to get into a farm or start farming,” said Adam. “It’s more likely for a family member to join an established farm than start their own farm.” “It’s a lot of work to make it,” Adam said. The brothers are the sixth generation of the Cheney family to farm and the third generation on the home farm. Their late

Deep River, IA · 3d

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Fairfield Pizza Ranch Closes After Nearly Eight Years Under Current Ownership

The Pizza Ranch in Fairfield has closed, the restaurant announced on social media this week. The owners said the closure happened last month due to unexpected circumstances that left the restaurant with only one manager. Pizza Ranch has operated in Fairfield for more than eight years, with the current ownership group having run the location for approximately eight of those years since 2019.

Fairfield, IA · 1d
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13 Independent Iowa Grocery Markets That Give Corporate Chains A Run For Their Money

Have you ever walked into a small grocery store and wondered why you hadn’t discovered it sooner?. Iowa has plenty of independent markets that might make you rethink your usual supermarket routine. Some offer freshly prepared foods and impressive butcher counters. Others specialize in locally grown produce, international ingredients,...

Iowa · 15h
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UAW workers express concern over leadership’s handling of John Deere Ottumwa plant closure

OTTUMWA, Iowa — A group of United Auto Workers union members employed at the John Deere Ottumwa Works facility that is set to close are speaking out, expressing growing concern about how international leadership is handling the current situation. John Deere announced the closure of the Ottumwa facility and...

Ottumwa, IA · 1d

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Hy-Vee Celebrates Angela Hoffman’s Five-Year Milestone

Hy-Vee is recognizing Angela Hoffman for reaching an important milestone, celebrating five years as a full-time employee with the company. Hoffman serves as the Store Manager at the Ottumwa Hy-Vee Drugstore, where she plays an important role in daily operations and customer service. Through her leadership, dedication, and hard work,...

Ottumwa, IA · 3d

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Solar Panel Installation on County Property Discussed by Washington County Supervisors

Potential sites for solar panels on county property were presented and discussed by the Washington County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday. Eagle Point Solar gave a presentation on multiple county sites that solar panels could be added. The sites include the Orchard Hill facilities and Emergency Operations Center on Lexington Boulevard, the secondary roads shop at 821 East 7th Street, and Washington County Courthouse grounds in downtown Washington. These would be freestanding solar arrays.

Washington County, IA · 1d

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Walmart Ottumwa Celebrates Pharmacy Achievement

Walmart in Ottumwa is celebrating an important professional achievement as Juliana Reyes successfully passed her national certification exam and became the newest Certified Pharmacy Technician on the team. Reyes’ accomplishment reflects her hard work, dedication, and commitment to providing quality service to customers. Earning national certification is an important milestone...

Ottumwa, IA · 1d

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Louisa County Solar Project Raises Questions Around County Commercial Solar and Battery StorageMoratoriums

A proposed solar farm near Letts is headed to a public meeting with state regulators after Louisa County turned down a permit for the project. The Louisa County Board of Adjustment voted 4 to 1 in September to deny a special-use permit for Southpaw Solar. The company has since asked the Iowa Utilities Commission to hold an informational meeting about a state certificate for the project.

Louisa County, IA · 1d

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Big Changes Coming to Former Younkers Space at Lindale Mall

The Younkers store at Lindale Mall in Cedar Rapids closed in 2018. Since then, it has been home to events like the Festival of Trees, pop-up sales, and seasonal stores like Spirit Halloween. But now, a new retailer is making plans to take over the space. Former Lindale Mall Younkers...

Cedar Rapids, IA · 4d

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12 Family-Owned Iowa Grocery Markets That Give Big Box Stores A Run For Their Money

I’ve noticed that my grocery shopping takes considerably longer when there’s a good butcher counter involved. Add a bakery or a shelf full of homemade treats, and suddenly my carefully planned ten-minute stop becomes a much bigger outing. That’s part of what makes Iowa’s family-owned grocery markets so...

Iowa · 2d

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Waterloo List Prices Climb While Homes Sit Longer on the Market

Waterloo buyers found real negotiating room as prices were cut and homes sat longer on the market.

Waterloo, IA · 1d

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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 · 2d

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Silos & Smokestacks Honors Those Telling America’s Agricultural Story

Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area (SSNHA) proudly announces the recipients of the 2026 Golden Silo Awards, honoring outstanding contributions to preserving and sharing America’s agricultural story. Presented during the Golden Silo Awards Luncheon on Nov. 5 at the Cedar Falls Event Center. These awards celebrate individuals and organizations...

Cedar Falls, IA · 3d

Hometown Current

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Benton County land transfers Nov. 2 through Nov. 4, 2026

Recorded Nov. 2 Janet K. Netwon to Robert J. Jones and Jade A. Ritchey, lots 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8, block 5, Herring and Thompson’s Addition to Blairstown. Ronald D. and Magdalene R. Glime and Russell and Barbara Glime to Katherine Glime as trustee of the Joseph and Katherine Glime Revocable Trust, the northeast quarter of section 15, township 83, range 10. W.P.H. Inc., doing business as Cedar Ridge Homes, Inc., to Hannah McGrath, Parcel B of lot 3, Stone Ridge Fifth Addition to the City of Atkins. Richard Anthony Rego and Kathrin N. Rego to Jordan Northrup, part of the east half of the north half of block 9, Webb’s Subdivision of the northeast quarter of the northeast quarter of section 20, township 85, range 10. Recorded Nov. 3 North Side Properties, LLC to The Denise J. Landis Revocable Living Trust, the north half of the southeast quarter of section 5, township 86, range 9. Ann L. Beneke to Ann L. Beneke, Trustee of the Ann L. Beneke Revocable Trust, the west half of the northeast quarter and the west half of the southeast quarter and the northeast quarter of the northwest quarter in section 32,

Benton County, IA · 5d

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Former Younkers space at Lindale Mall sold, council member says

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The former Younkers space at Lindale Mall has been sold to a new owner, City Council member Scott Olson confirmed. Olson said the buyer is the same developer that recently opened a Dick’s House of Sport connected to the mall in the former Sears location. The developer also opened a Vasa Fitness next to the mall in the former Hy-Vee, Olson said.

Cedar Rapids, IA · 7d

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Renewable Fuels Group Backs EPA Plan to Restore RFS Volumes

The Renewable Fuels Association is calling on the EPA to fully restore renewable fuel volumes lost to small refinery exemptions. Speaking at a recent hearing, RFA President and CEO Geoff Cooper urged the agency to reallocate all 770 million waived renewable identification numbers—or RINs. Cooper emphasized that full reallocation is essential to keep exempted gallons from eroding market demand for biofuels in 2026 and 2027.

Charles City, IA · 7d

Cedar Rapids Gazette

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Cedar Rapids and Iowa City Business Notes for Nov. 8, 2026

Business Notes is a compendium of the week’s promotions, new hires, certifications, added business lines and business events, among other items, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City and the rest of the Corridor. New hires GreatAmerica has hired Abby Johnson as sales support, development; Amber Hammer as portfolio manager; Damian Hernandez as security operations analyst; and Brooke Fischer as credit analyst. Feed Iowa First has hired Alora Kraus to be the organization’s new executive director. Events Annual meeting: Greater Iowa City Inc. will reflect on the past year and look ahead to 2027 during its annual meeting Nov. 18 at Hyatt Regency Hotel in Coralville. The featured speaker will be Dr. Peter Kaboli, a researcher and healthcare leader serving as professor of internal medicine at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine and as executive director of the Veterans Health Administration Office of Rural Health. Cocktail hour starts at 4:30 p.m., with dinner and programs starting at 5:45 p.m. Tickets are available online at greateriowacity.com . The deadline to register is Tuesday, Nov. 10. Anniversary celebration: BrownWinick Law Firm will celebrate its 75th anniversary with an Iowa City reception from 5 to 8 p.m. Nov. 19 at Big Grove Brewery,

Cedar Rapids, IA · 5d

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Citizens First Bank opens in Morrison

Citizens First Bank has officially opened its new Morrison branch at 100 W. Lincoln Way, Suite B, Morrison, according to a news release. “We are incredibly excited to officially open our doors in Morrison,” said Stephen Clements, president and CEO of Citizens First Bank. “We have valued relationships with customers in this area already, and […]

Morrison, IA · 9d

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Franklin County supervisors deny six property tax refund claims

The Franklin County Board of Supervisors denied six property tax refund claims Tuesday involving pressure tanks and small bulk tanks. The board unanimously rejected four claims submitted by New Cooperative and two from Growmark Inc. The claims sought refunds for property taxes the companies said were erroneously paid. Supervisors also...

Franklin County, IA · 9d