Lack of USDA analysis on trade reports leaves Iowa farmers in the dark on market decisions

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Iowa's farmers are facing a new challenge this fall with the absence of information from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s report on the Outlook for U.S. agricultural trade. The report previously came in two parts: raw...

Shop Iowa Day returns October 8

Shop Iowa Day is back on Wednesday, Oct. 8, bringing together small businesses and communities across Iowa for a day dedicated to local shopping and hometown pride. The statewide online marketplace, ShopIowa.com, will once again spotlight the...

Simpson College begins construction of new gymnastics facility

INDIANOLA, Iowa — Simpson College in Indianola has begun construction of a $2.3 million gymnastics facility on the north end of campus. The new 10,000-square-foot facility, expected to open in January 2026, is entirely donor-funded. It will serve...

Iowa Bicycle Coalition plans BMX track in empty Southridge Mall store

The Iowa Bicycle Coalition plans to build a $26.3 million indoor BMX and skatepark complex at Southridge Mall. The facility will be housed in a 100,000-square-foot former Younkers department store. This project follows a trend of repurposing...

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Iowa Biodiesel Board: EPA Must Fully Reallocate Refinery Renewable Fuel Standards (RFS) Exemptions

ANKENY, IOWA (October 3, 2025) — Iowa Biodiesel Board Executive Director Grant Kimberley testified at the US Environmental Protection Agency’s public hearing on “small refinery exemptions” under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). He thanked the...

Iowa state revenues $200M less than projected for last budget year

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. DES MOINES — General fund revenue for the state budget year that ended in June was nearly $200 million less than projected by a nonpartisan state panel...

Two years after the start of the Israel-Hamas war, Iowa City activists rally

More than 75 Iowa City residents rallied on the Pentacrest Friday as part of International Day of Action for Gaza, as they signified the second anniversary of the deadly Israel-Hamas war. People gathered for over an hour to show their support,...

Iowa Corn Growers congratulate California on approval of E15

Yesterday in California, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 30, which legalizes the sale of E15, a fuel blend made with 15% corn ethanol that is cleaner-burning, homegrown and more affordable than ordinary fuels. With the addition of California,...

Chuck Grassley addresses government shutdown blame and advocates for USDA relocation to Iowa

Senator Chuck Grassley | Official U.S. Senate headshotSenator Chuck Grassley | Official U.S. Senate headshot Senator Chuck Grassley, representing Iowa, used his social media platform on October 1 and 2, 2025, to comment on recent political...

Iowa man realizes he won $1 million Powerball prize when he went to buy more tickets

THAT STARTS AT 7:00. ONE LUCKY PERSON IN WESTERN IOWA IS ENDING THE WEEKEND A MILLIONAIRE. THE IOWA LOTTERY SAYS A POWERBALL TICKET SOLD IN DENISON WON A $1 MILLION PRIZE. THE TICKET MATCHED THE FIRST FIVE NUMBERS OF SATURDAY’S DRAWING, BUT MISSED...

Bariatric surgeon sues Iowa hospital

John Glascock, MD, a bariatric surgeon, is suing Waverly (Iowa) Health Center and its CEO, Jodi Geerts, alleging the hospital has put patients at risk, Iowa Capital Dispatch reported Oct. 1. Dr. Glascock was employed by the hospital from July 2018...

America’s landlords settle claim they used rent-setting algorithms to gouge consumers nationwide for $141 million

Real estate giant Greystar and 25 other property management companies have agreed to collectively pay more than $141 million to settle a class action lawsuit accusing landlords of driving up housing costs by using rent-setting algorithms offered...

Dry, breezy conditions raising concerns for field fires during Iowa's harvest

AMES, Iowa (Iowa's News Now) — Dry, warm, and breezy conditions this weekend is leading to an elevated fire risk in Iowa. Additionally, early planting combined with warm spring and fall conditions has led to an earlier-than-usual corn harvest in...

Western Iowa Tech Community College officially launches student-run FM radio station

SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - Western Iowa Tech Community College has officially launched its student-run FM radio station. The celebration featured a wide selection of music and programming with talented student DJs broadcasting throughout the day from the...

USPS increases cost of shipping holiday gifts

USPS increases cost of shipping holiday gifts The United States Postal Service is raising prices for shipping methods starting Monday. BACK TO YOU. WELL, NEW AT FOUR. SENDING GIFTS IN THE MAIL THIS HOLIDAY SEASON, UNFORTUNATELY, IS GOING TO COST...

Federal funding cut for major Twin Ports energy project

HERMANTOWN, Minn. (Northern News Now) - A major energy infrastructure project in the Twin Ports has lost its federal funding. The U.S. Department of Energy announced Thursday that it terminated funding for more than 200 energy projects nationwide....

More Iowa farmers calling mental health hotline

AMES, Iowa (KWQC) - The Iowa Concern Hotline is experiencing an increase in calls from farmers across the state. The hotline, created in response to the farm crisis of the 1980s, saw a 5% increase in agriculture-related calls during September....

Joni Ernst criticizes government shutdown costs and promotes manufacturing bill

Senator Joni Ernst has used her social media platform to comment on the ongoing government shutdown and to recognize National Manufacturing Day. On October 2, 2025, Ernst posted about the cost of the current federal government shutdown, which she...

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