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Steel Investment: Lee County approved a tax-incentive plan for a proposed $15 billion steel complex, advancing one of Iowa’s largest planned industrial projects. Biofuels: Chevron and Landus Cooperative are partnering to restart a biodiesel plant in Ralston. Iowa State’s Economic Reach: The university is targeting $8 billion in annual economic impact. Manufacturing: The sector contributes $35 billion to Iowa’s economy and employs about 216,000 people, but Deere plans to phase out two Iowa factories. Cambrex, meanwhile, has broken ground on a $120 million expansion. Business Outlook: Iowa’s leading indicators index edged down in September. Business leaders are watching Gov.-elect Rob Sand’s appointments and budget priorities as the new administration takes shape.

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Nov. 12, 2026

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National speech, debate tournament returning to Des Moines

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Owner: Connie Wimer info about owner

Business Record - Iowa

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Owned By	Connie Wimer through Bussiness Publications Corporation Inc.
Year Founded	1983
Website	businessrecord.com
Domain Registration Year	1997
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Iowa, Des Moines
Owner Country	United States

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4 hours ago

Iowa man charged with sex offender registration violation in Winneshiek County

KTTC - Minnesota |

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KTTC - Minnesota

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Owned By	Gray Media Inc. (Hilton H. Howell Chairman & Co-CEO)
Year Founded	1982
Website	https://www.kttc.com/
Domain Registration Year	1995
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Minnesota, Rochester
Owner Country	United States

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Iowa’s Salvation Army chapters launch Red Kettle fundraising campaigns

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Owner: José Feliciano & Behdad Eghbali, Charlesbank Capital Partners & United Arab Emirates Government info about owner

Radio Iowa

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Owned By	José Feliciano & Behdad Eghbali through Clearlake Capital Group; Charlesbank Capital Partners; United Arab Emirates Government through Mubadala & Fortress Investment Group; through Learfield
Year Founded	1987
Website	www.radioiowa.com
Domain Registration Year	1996
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Iowa, Des Moines
Owner Country	United States

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Iowa task force recommends ways to grow state's outdoor recreation economy

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Owner: Hearst Family info about owner

KCCI 8 - Iowa

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Owned By	Hearst Family through Hearst Communications
Year Founded	1955
Website	www.kcci.com
Domain Registration Year	1995
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Iowa, Des Moines
Owner Country	United States

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Family Dollar settles multi-state price deception lawsuit; here’s how much Iowa will get

KYOU - Iowa |

Owner: Gray Media Inc. info about owner

KYOU - Iowa

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Owned By	Gray Media Inc. (Hilton H. Howell Chairman & Co-CEO)
Year Founded	1986
Website	www.kyoutv.com
Domain Registration Year	2001
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Iowa, Ottumwa
Owner Country	United States

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8 hours ago

How Iowa farmers tapped a tasty and profitable niche market

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Owned By	Informa PLC
Year Founded	1819
Website	www.farmprogress.com
Domain Registration Year	1998
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Texas, Irving
Owner Country	United Kingdom

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4 hours ago

One of Iowa’s last remaining Art Deco movie theaters is due for repair

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Owner: Iowa Public Radio Inc. info about owner

Iowa Public Radio

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Owned By	Iowa Public Radio Inc.
Year Founded	2004
Website	https://www.iowapublicradio.org/
Domain Registration Year	2004
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Iowa, Des Moines
Owner Country	United States

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Williamsburg High School junior starts videography business

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Hometown Current - Iowa

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Owned By	Mark Adams through Adams MultiMedia
Year Founded	2013
Website	https://www.hometowncurrent.com/
Domain Registration Year	2022
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Iowa, Marengo
Owner Country	United States

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