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Steel Investment: Lee County supervisors approved an agreement that could qualify Mesabi Metallics’ proposed $15 billion steel mill for state incentives. The project forecasts 7,000 construction jobs and more than 1,750 permanent jobs. Farm Markets: USDA’s November outlook sparked a sharp corn and soybean rally, but traders still see export demand as a concern. Manufacturing: John Deere plans to end production at two Iowa plants over the next three years, a restructuring with potential consequences for local jobs and suppliers. Holiday Spending: Iowans say high prices won’t erase family traditions; retailers are counting on shoppers to seek deals while keeping holiday plans. Farmland: Iowa land values remain firm amid a major shift in farm ownership, with a Black Hawk County sale this fall reaching $15,250 an acre.

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Nov. 5, 2026

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Iowa City school board member questions removal from financial oversight committee

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KGAN - Iowa

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Owned By	Smith Family through Sinclair Broadcast Group
Year Founded	1953
Website	www.cbs2iowa.com
Domain Registration Year	2012
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Publication Location	United States, Iowa, Cedar Rapids
Owner Country	United States

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6 hours ago

Iowa City School Board votes to sell district administration building

KCRG - Iowa |

Owner: Gray Media Inc. info about owner

KCRG - Iowa

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Owned By	Gray Media Inc. (Hilton H. Howell Chairman & Co-CEO)
Year Founded	1953
Website	www.kcrg.com
Domain Registration Year	1995
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Iowa, Cedar Rapids
Owner Country	United States

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Iowa City winter shelter opening early, Shelter House anticipates increase in demand

KCRG - Iowa |

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KCRG - Iowa

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Owned By	Gray Media Inc. (Hilton H. Howell Chairman & Co-CEO)
Year Founded	1953
Website	www.kcrg.com
Domain Registration Year	1995
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Publication Location	United States, Iowa, Cedar Rapids
Owner Country	United States

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KCCI, Fareway and partners launch annual Toys for Tots drive in central Iowa

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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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Rantizo (Nasdaq: RNTZ) Advances U.S. Production of Heavy-Lift Autonomous Drones After $258.8 Million Acquisition, Targets California’s $61.2 Billion Agricultural Market

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Owner: David Jang info about owner

International Business Times

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Owned By	David Jang through IBT Media
Year Founded	2005
Website	https://www.ibtimes.com/
Domain Registration Year	2005
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, New York, New York City
Owner Country	United States

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Brava becomes first official jersey patch partner for Iowa men’s basketball

Iowa City Today |

Owner: Brian Timpone & Bradley Cameron info about owner

Iowa City Today

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Caution	Pseudo-journalism: Pink-slime
Owned By	Brian Timpone & Bradley Cameron through Metric Media LLC
Year Founded	2019
Website	https://iowacitytoday.com/
Domain Registration Year	2019
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Iowa, Iowa City
Owner Country	United States

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4 hours ago

Survey: Iowans won’t toss holiday traditions because of high prices

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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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Cedar Rapids school board elects new leadership, reviews district finances

KGAN - Iowa |

Owner: Smith Family info about owner

KGAN - Iowa

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Owned By	Smith Family through Sinclair Broadcast Group
Year Founded	1953
Website	www.cbs2iowa.com
Domain Registration Year	2012
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Iowa, Cedar Rapids
Owner Country	United States

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