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Child Welfare: An Iowa daycare provider was sentenced to up to 50 years in prison after pleading guilty in the 2023 death of 23-month-old Sebastian Jespersen. Governor’s Transition: Gov.-elect Rob Sand named Abe Rakov chief of staff and unveiled a bipartisan transition team as he prepares to lead a state with a Republican-controlled Legislature. Rural Health: Iowa will receive $216 million in federal funding for its second year of the Healthy Hometowns program, aimed at improving rural care and access to services. Local Development: Marshalltown’s council spent hours debating proposed data-center rules, including water use and zoning, as residents press for safeguards. Jobs and Industry: Deere plans to end production at two Iowa plants as it adjusts to demand. Farm Update: Rain slowed fieldwork; 72% of Iowa’s corn was harvested by Nov. 8, 17 points behind the five-year average, while soybean harvest reached 93%.

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Nov. 6, 2026

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Iowa’s Give Where You Live Week of Action Starts November 15 with a Statewide Challenge

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Iowa State Fair expands veteran memorial with personalized bricks

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Iowa Farm Bureau features farmer veterans ahead of Veterans Day

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Iowa Economy recap: Leaders watch appointments, budget

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Iowa set to receive $216 million in second year of federal rural healthcare program

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Second suspect in Marshalltown jewelry store burglary arrested in Des Moines

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Des Moines Historic Preservation Commission posts preliminary agenda for November 18 meeting

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First U.S. Convintro Herbicide Delivery Launches a New Weed-Control Option for Corn and Soybean Growers

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