Qore starts up large-scale bio-based butanediol plant in Iowa

July 15, 2025 | By Mary Bailey Qore, a joint venture of  Cargill, Inc. (Minneapolis, Minn.) and HELM AG (Hamburg, Germany), is officially starting production of QIRA, the world’s first large-scale 1,4-butanediol (BDO) made from locally grown dent corn. …

IndyCar at Iowa through the years

Indy car driver Scott Dixon, left, along with members of his racing team, prepare his car for a test run on the new Iowa Speedway in Newton on Aug. 3, 2006. Dixon said, "Having a track under a mile in length and still providing the banking and the …

Winnebago Announces Another Round of Layoffs in Iowa

Winnebago is making another round of layoffs as it closes facilities in Charles City and Waverly, Iowa, according to the Des Moines Register. The RV maker said it would lay off 77 employees at its Waverly Production Facility and 18 at its Charles City …

Win Iowa State Fair Grandstand Tickets from 104.5 KDAT!

It's almost time for the 2025 Iowa State Fair! The fair this year will run from August 7-17. And yes, there are some amazing concerts again this year for all to enjoy. Oh, and 104.5 KDAT has YOUR chance to win tickets! Scroll down to enter! Iowa State …

Linn-Mar wins girls’ softball regional final 8-2 over Iowa City Liberty

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. MARION - It could not have been scripted any better. After missing the entire 2024 season with injuries, Linn-Mar seniors Emily Koranda and Emma Barnes made …

Iowa Center promotes Erin Strawn to president and CEO

The Iowa Center for Economic Success board of directors announced plans to promote its Director of Advancement Erin Strawn to the role of president and CEO. Strawn will assume the new role Aug. 1, succeeding Megan Milligan, who announced in June she is …

Iowa farmers can take a close look at strip till practices

Even though it’s been around for over 50 years, strip tillage is still a fairly new conservation practice that farmers can use. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is hosting a field day at the end of this month to show off how strip tillage works …

5 Takeaways From Iowa Doubleheader

(NEWTON, IOWA) – Congratulations goes out to both Pato O’Ward and the whole No. 5 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet crew along with Alex Palou and the whole No. 10 DHL Honda Chip Ganassi Racing crew for collecting wins this past weekend at Iowa Speedway for the Synk …

Iowa Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 3 Midday results for July 15, 2025

Judges sample new Iowa State Fair foods for 2025