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Twenty-two percent of Iowa's economy — $53.1 billion and 385,000 jobs — is tied to agriculture, from crop and livestock production to manufacturing, according to a new report commissioned by the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers. Those statistics underscore how foundational agribusiness is to Iowa's economy, which is why agricultural economists are watching with concern as the count of layoffs climbs at Iowa's ag-related manufacturers and food processors, according to a story published earlier this week from...
Iowa State Fair launches first ever farmers market this year
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa State Fair may be known for its fried food, but some fresher options are coming this year with their new All-Iowa Fair View Farmers Market. A spokesperson for the Iowa State Fair said it is starting small for the first year, with five vendors in total. Each vendor gets […]
More Iowa John Deere layoffs announced
DES MOINES, Iowa — Last week John Deere announced it would be cutting some salaried positions due to a decline in agricultural equipment sales, and Wednesday, those employees learned their fate. According to a WARN notice on the Iowa Workforce Development website, John Deere let go of 69 employees in Waterloo and 34 employees in […]
Fast-Growing National Burger Chain Coming to Eastern Iowa
One of the fastest-growing burger restaurant chains in the nation will be coming to Eastern Iowa!. KCRG reports that Atlanta-based cheeseburger chain Smalls Sliders is planning multiple locations in Eastern Iowa, prioritizing the cities of Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Davenport, Dubuque, Waterloo, and Burlington. While the company won't say which city will get the first Iowa location, you can expect the first Iowa location of Smalls Sliders to open in 2025.
Radost Puppet Theatre from Czech Republic performing in Cedar Rapids
Cecilia Rokusek, The President and CEO of the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library along with Pavel Hubicka, and Monika Vinklárková joined Iowa's News Now to talk about the Radost Puppet Theatre Show. They're coming all the way from the Czech Republic to Cedar Rapids to perform...
You can now vote for the 10 finalists in Johnson County's 'I Voted' sticker contest
Polls are live in Johnson County's "I Voted" sticker contest as the community decides which two local designs will be distributed during this November's general election. The online polls feature five youth designs and five designs in the adult category. One winner will be chosen from each category and stickers will be distributed...
Iowa City seeks input on housing needs for its 2030 Plan
The City of Iowa City is requesting community input on housing needs as part of its City Steps 2030 planning process, according to a Thursday press release. The survey is available in English, Spanish, French, Arabic, and Mandarin. Each year, Iowa City receives over $1 million from the U.S. Department...
Four taken to hospital after rollover crash on I-80 near Oxford
OXFORD, Iowa (KCRG) - Four people were taken to the hospital after an RV rollover crash on I-80 near Oxford Friday morning. The Iowa State Patrol said an RV pulling a Jeep Gladiator was heading westbound on I-80 near the Black Hawk Avenue overpass when the RV left the roadway and went into the ditch for unknown reasons.
Coralville Narrows Police Chief Candidates Down To Four
(Coralville, IA) -- The city of Coralville has narrowed down its search for a new police chief. The four finalists include two internal candidates and two from outside the department. All four are from Iowa. A decision on who will replace retiring Police Chief Shane Kron is expected in late...
Iowa’s July Might’ve Been Cooler Than You Realize
I hate to be bearer of bad news but before we could even blink, we're almost to the month of August. Maybe parents with kids on summer vacation think these past 2 months have slowly crawled by but I already feel like I hardly remember June!. Students are have around...
Iowa Heat Wave: Rising Temperatures and Elevated Humidity Expected Next Week
Des Moines, IA – A typical July day is in store with temperatures ranging in the 80s to near 90 and elevated humidity under mostly sunny skies. Winds will be out of the south at 10 to 20 mph, with higher gusts close to 30 mph possible at times in northern Iowa.
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