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Good News for Iowa Workers as John Deere Reverses Course

John Deere is making a big move in Iowa, bringing back hundreds of workers and hiring even more.

Iowa · 4d

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Some Iowa Farmworkers Could Lose Medicaid Under New Work Rules

New applicants face Iowa’s Medicaid work rules beginning Dec. 1, 2026; current members face the requirements at renewals starting in February 2027. Hola America News editor’s note — Iowa Medicaid (updated Nov. 6, 2026): Iowa’s community engagement requirements will apply to certain adults ages 19 to 64 in the Iowa Health and Wellness Plan, not to everyone enrolled in Medicaid. For new applications submitted on or after Dec. 1, 2026, affected applicants must meet the requirement during the month immediately before applying. For current members, the requirements apply at renewals scheduled for February 2027 or later. Those members must meet the requirement in any two months of the review period since their last eligibility determination or renewal. Exclusions apply.

Iowa · 2d
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McDonald’s in Jefferson Continues to Progress, Hiring Staff Later this Month

With the progress of the new McDonald’s in Jefferson, the next phase is about to get underway. Director of Operations Heidi Moore says they are holding open interviews later this month and early December at the Jefferson Public Library. When the business first announced the new location in Jefferson, Moore indicated that there would be up to 45 staff and ten additional supervisor roles needed.

Jefferson, IA · 1d
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Iowa State Extension's Richard Jauron Rubs Linseed Oil Into Wooden Tool Handles in Fall So They Don't Dry Out and Crack Over Winter

Iowa State Extension's Richard Jauron says to sand rough wooden handles and wipe on linseed oil each fall to stop drying and cracking over winter.

Iowa · 1d

Western Iowa Today

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Iowa public universities report $9.5B in revenues, identify future fiscal challenges

(Iowa Capital Dispatch – Brooklyn Draisey) Iowa’s public university system saw a combined total of $9.52 billion in actual revenues for fiscal year 2026, according to a report the Iowa Board of Regents will receive this week. The board released its fiscal year 2026 comprehensive fiscal report, detailing...

Iowa · 9h

Lovely Garden Roots

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Hardwood Cuttings Kept at 32 to 40 Degrees Over Winter Can Root Into New Shrubs, Iowa State Extension's Randall Vos Explains

Iowa State Extension's Randall Vos says hardwood cuttings stored at about 32 to 40 degrees over winter can root into new shrubs. Here are the steps and timing.

Iowa · 1d

Lovely Garden Roots

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Fall-Bearing Raspberries Cut All the Way to the Ground This Fall Ripen 1 to 2 Weeks Sooner Next Year, Iowa State Says, at the Cost of the Summer Crop

Iowa State says fall-bearing raspberries cut to the ground in late fall ripen 1 to 2 weeks sooner and yield more, though the summer crop is lost.

Iowa · 3d

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Technology Association of Iowa Names Vermeer’s Brianne Schulte as CIO/CTO of the Year

Brianne Schulte is the Vice President of strategy, risk, information technology and financial planning at Vermeer Corporation, as was named CIO/CTO of the Year by the Technology Association of Iowa. Schulte was honored at the 2026 Prometheus Awards at the Community Choice Convention Center in Des Moines on Thursday, Nov....

Des Moines, IA · 1d

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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 · 2d

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Valley West Mall tenants left in the dark before closure

Joining the more than 14,000 American malls that have closed over the last decade, Valley West Mall in West Des Moines opened its doors for the last time at the end of October. The mall was purchased in late September by Threshold Capital, a West Des Moines real estate and...

West Des Moines, IA · 4d

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Des Moines Breaks Ground on 6 Affordable Homes in River Bend, 27 Years in Waiting

A patch of land on Seventh Street that Urban Dreams has owned since 1999 is finally getting the affordable homes the organization always planned for it. Construction began this week on a six-unit development at 1411 Seventh St. in Des Moines’ River Bend neighborhood, a $1.9 million project aimed at working individuals and families priced out of the local housing market.

Des Moines, IA · 2d

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Local finds for the whole family: New vendors at Des Moines Holiday Boutique

DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines Holiday Boutique has been bringing small local businesses and the community together for nine years. The event brings in hundreds of businesses, from food vendors to boutiques, to bring in the holiday spirit. “This show does so much for the community,” Organizer Cara Braithwaite said, “You can do […]

Des Moines, IA · 1d

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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 · 1d

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Dry Stretch Opens a Harvest Window Across Bismarck, Minneapolis, Omaha, Des Moines and Denver as Little to No Rain Settles Over the Northern and Central Plains

DES MOINES, IOWA — Farmers across the Northern and Central Plains are getting the break they have been waiting for. A prolonged stretch of dry weather is expected from November 6 to 13, with little to no rainfall across a large part of the country’s farm belt. The dry window covers North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Minnesota, Iowa and eastern Colorado, including Bismarck, Minneapolis, Omaha, Des Moines and Denver. Forecasters say it should give farmers a favorable window to finish remaining harvest operations after a wet start to November slowed fieldwork.

Des Moines, IA · 2d

mindfullyamerican.com

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6 Hy-Vee Fuel Saver Rules That Cost Iowans at the Pump

You pull up to the pump with a Hy-Vee Fuel Saver discount and a nearly empty tank, ready to save big. But a few rules decide how much you really save. Here’s what to know before your next fill-up, plus a way to stack your savings with Shell. 1....

Iowa · 7d

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Peonies Get Cut to the Ground Only After a Hard Freeze Kills the Leaves, Which Iowa State Says Usually Happens in Late October or Early November

Iowa State says to cut peonies to the ground after a hard freeze kills the leaves, usually late October or early November, and to destroy diseased debris.

Iowa · 3d

Western Iowa Today

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Gov. Reynolds extends harvest proclamation

(Des Moines) Friday, Governor Kim Reynolds signed a proclamation related to the weight limits and transportation of grain, fertilizer, and manure. The proclamation is effective immediately and continues through December 6, 2026. The proclamation allows vehicles transporting corn, soybeans, hay, straw, silage, stover, fertilizer (dry, liquid, and gas), and manure...

Iowa · 2d

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Blue Compass RV Acquires Cheyenne Camping Center

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Blue Compass RV announced today the acquisition of Cheyenne Camping Center, a family-owned RV dealership that has served the Quad Cities market in Iowa for more than 60 years. The dealership now operates as Blue Compass RV Quad Cities and is the company’s second RV...

Iowa · 2d

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Thousands of Iowans need new coverage as ACA open enrollment begins

DES MOINES, Iowa — Thousands of Iowans will need to find new health insurance coverage for 2027 as open enrollment begins for plans offered through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace. Medica is leaving Iowa's individual health insurance market effective Jan. 1, 2027. The company confirmed to Becker's Payer...

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