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Iowa Capital Dispatch

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Iowa soybean harvest nearly complete as rain delays field work again

Farmers had a slow start to harvest in Iowa following an abnormally wet September that kept combines parked. The first week of November was also unseasonably wet, leaving farmers less than two days suitable for field work, according to the latest crop progress and condition report. The weekly report, published by the U.S. Department of […]

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Industry exec calls new Iowa congressional delegation ethanol supporters

DES MOINES — 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....

Iowa · 14h
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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 · 22h
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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 · 13h
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World Food Prize focusing on driving future ag innovation

As the World Food Prize celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, the organization is focusing on the future by highlighting new technologies and scientific breakthroughs that could help feed a growing population. Through the Innovate for Impact program, the World Food Prize Foundation is supporting startups around the world as they work on projects ranging from seed genetics to improved weather forecasting. Tom Vilsack, former Iowa governor and CEO of the World Food Prize Foundation, said these breakthroughs can help farmers produce more with fewer inputs.

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Looking back at the rainy 2026 growing season

Today brought the beautiful weather back to the state of Iowa, but as we all know, that hasn’t been the story for this past growing season. Overall harvest progress is still slightly behind due to heavy rains at the beginning of harvest season, and almost nonstop rains flooded many of the fields in Iowa over the summer. AgriGold Field Agronomist Bryant Luers said the months of June and September were particularly rainy.

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7 Property Tax Rules That Change the Year an Iowa Farm Changes Hands

Buy an Iowa farm, and the family farm tax credit doesn’t come with your deed. You have to file for it again, and that’s not the only part of the tax bill that resets. Here are the property tax rules that change the year an Iowa farm changes hands.

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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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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 · 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.

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Lovely Garden Roots

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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.

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IRFA head reacts to general election results

(Des Moines) -- Iowa's top renewable fuels proponent believes support for the ethanol industry will continue among the state's newly elected congressional representatives. Shenandoah native Monte Shaw is executive director of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association. Shaw analyzed the results of last Tuesday's general elections and the likely impact on ethanol on KMA's "Morning Line" program Monday morning. While saying he's excited to work with Iowa's newly elected U.S. House members--three of which are Democrats--and U.S. Senator-elect Josh Turek, Shaw expressed sadness over the departure of what he called "champions of ethanol" from the state's congressional representation.

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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 · 4d

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John Deere to close two Iowa manufacturing plants

John Deere plans to close two Iowa manufacturing facilities and shift production elsewhere over the next several years. According to Progressive Farmer, the company will move windrower and round baler production from Ottumwa to Des Moines and transfer Hagie STS sprayer production from Clarion, Iowa, to Thibodaux, Louisiana. The Iowa...

Clarion, IA · 4d

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 · 3d

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.

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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 · 3d

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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 · 3d

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Pella Corporation Recognized at the 2026 Prometheus Awards

Pella Corporation has been recognized by the Technology Association of Iowa (TAI) with the 2026 Prometheus Award for Manufacturing Innovation of the Year, honoring the company’s continued commitment to advancing manufacturing through innovation and technology. Pella was also recognized as a finalist in four additional categories: AI Breakthrough of the Year; CIO/CTO of the Year (Travis Turnbull); CISO of the Year (John Baldwin); and Emerging Technology Leader of the Year (Carlos Torres). In total, Pella earned recognition in five categories at this year’s awards.

Iowa · 3d

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...

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