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Seven Claire’s stores in Iowa to remain open, three will close
A retail chain that's been a shopping mall staple for ear piercing and jewelry purchases is...
Iowa’s restaurant industry faces financial squeeze
A leader in Iowa's hospitality industry says most Iowa restaurants, bars and pubs are struggling...
Teamsters strike is over at Kemps plant in Le Mars
The coop that owns the Kemps dairy plant in Le Mars and the Teamsters Union have reached a...
Teamsters strike at Kemps milk plant in Le Mars
Union workers at the Kemps dairy plant in Le Mars are on strike. The employees voted a week ago to...
Iowa native Fiddelke to take over as Target CEO in February
An Iowa native is being named as the next head of one of America's largest retail chains. Michael...
Workers at Le Mars milk plant authorize strike if contract talks stall
A majority union workers at the Kemps dairy plant in Le Mars have voted to authorize a strike if...
U.S. Rep. Nunn says JBS has hired replacements for workers being deported
Congressman Zach Nunn says JBS has been able to hire replacements for workers at the company's...
State approves millions for bioresearch facility at Iowa State University farm
The Iowa Economic Development Board has approved a $10 million grant for a partnership between...
JBS buying shuttered Hy-Vee facility for bacon, sausage production
A Brazilian company that's the world's largest meat processor is buying a Hy-Vee food preparation...
Iowa A.G. Bird critical of group’s ‘net zero’ goal for businesses
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird is questioning whether a suggested "net zero" goal for carbon...
A new CEO for pipeline developer Summit Carbon Solutions
The company planning to build a carbon pipeline through Iowa and neighboring states has a new...
Migrant group says more Iowa workers could see legal statuses revoked
Hundreds of workers at a JBS plant in Ottumwa were given 90 days to find new work authorizations...
Survey: Tariffs are slowing the economy in Iowa, the Midwest
Iowa's economy continues to show signs of stagnation along with the nine-state Midwestern region,...
Postville beef and poultry plant pays $50,000 penalty for wastewater issues
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird says a northeast Iowa facility that produces kosher beef,...
Union spokesman critical of visa handling for Ottumwa JBS workers
Some 200 workers at the JBS pork processing plant in Ottumwa had their work visas revoked by the...
Osage sock factory to shut down this fall, 105 jobs lost
A long-time manufacturer of socks in northern Iowa will be closing later this year. According to...
Iowa A.G. reaches settlement over 5th largest fish kill recorded in Iowa
Iowa's attorney general has reached a settlement with a southwest Iowa business for a fertilizer...
Tips to keep Iowa’s online car shoppers from being stuck with lemons
Iowans who are in the market for a vehicle need to be careful if they're shopping for those new...
Iowans should know the risks and their rights when ordering online
Many Iowans who shop online have experienced the gratification of same-day shipping, but when the...
Amazon to build delivery station in Fort Dodge industrial park
Plans are being unveiled that may mean faster delivery of packages for online shoppers in...
Iowa plant produces corn-based chemical for use in making fabrics, plastics
A new $300 million facility in Eddyville has begun producing a corn-based chemical that will be...
Cedar Rapids program aims to train more people to fly and fix planes
The airport in Cedar Rapids is launching a program called the Aviation Workforce Development...
State of Iowa’s tax collections for past 12 months dip 7.1%
The most recent accounting shows total state tax collections dropped 7.1% in the past 12 months....
Hamilton County town’s small supermarket to close
Another central Iowa town is losing its only grocery store. On its Facebook page, the Stratford...
More than 120 jobs will be lost as Winnebago shutters two Iowa plants
Winnebago Industries plans to close two manufacturing facilities in northeast Iowa. The Iowa...
Economists say Iowa’s lagging GDP due to workforce, ag issues
A federal report on economic activity shows Iowa's gross domestic product or GDP fell just 6.1% in...
State officials notified of layoffs at Marshalltown facilities
Nearly 150 workers at two Marshalltown facilities are facing lay offs. On August 1, 62 workers at...
Survey: Iowa’s economy is slowing as imports and exports slip
Inflation is rising, trade numbers are falling, and the overall Midwestern economy is slowing,...
Winnebago continues to work on transforming company
Winnebago Industries reports third quarter profits were down compared to last year as the company...