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A retiree's $380,000 401(k) grew to $642,000, but her first RMD was taxed at 22%. Here's how Iowa retirees can use gap years for Roth conversions to avoid this trap.

Mitchell Technical College's new Touchstone Energy Utilities Lab is the first facility dedicated entirely to underground powerline training, giving students year-round hands-on experience in high demand across the Midwest.

San Antonio Spurs forward Harrison Barnes, a native of Ames, Iowa, has purchased Community State Bank in Paton for $25 million, signaling a major investment in his home state's financial future.

Travis Kelce's Club Car Wash investment faces a proposed class-action lawsuit over unpaid employee bonuses. A former worker claims the company paid only 25% of promised bonuses, seeking more than $2 million in damages.

Iowa-based Casey's General Stores has become the fifth-largest pizza chain in America, beating Domino's in sales growth and winning over customers with scratch-made pies and small-town charm.

Allie Evangelista went from housekeeping to casino president, with career stops in Iowa along the way. Her story shows how hospitality skills transfer across industries.

USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins announced a new pilot project using satellite imagery and AI to improve crop estimates, responding to farmer criticism over unreliable data that has shaken Iowa's farm economy.

The FTC and 22 states, including Iowa, are suing Amazon over alleged secret ad auction manipulation that extracted over $20 billion from advertisers since 2019.

Titan Machinery reports Q2 fiscal 2027 results showing continued farm equipment weakness but signs the ag cycle is bottoming. CEO Bryan Knutson says 2026 could be the trough, with margins improving and inventory healthier.

San Antonio Spurs forward Harrison Barnes purchased Community State Bank near his hometown of Ames, Iowa, with a $25 million personal investment, aiming to build 'Iowa's next great bank.'

WalletHub's new study ranks all 50 states by work ethic. Iowa lands at 18th overall with strong direct work factors, while South Dakota takes the top spot and Michigan ranks last.

San Antonio Spurs forward Harrison Barnes is acquiring Community State Bank in Paton, Iowa, a $25 million investment that stunned his former teammate Tyrese Haliburton and signals a major commitment to rural Iowa communities.

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Domino's ranks as Iowa's most popular national pizza chain, according to a new study. Here's how the big four pizza brands stack up in the Hawkeye State and across the country.

Iowa regulators are considering penalties against Black Hills Energy after an investigation found the utility has a violation rate nearly three times higher than other major gas providers in the state.

A commodities expert warns federal policies are deliberately pressuring cattle prices while pointing to a major soybean oil rally ahead for Iowa's agricultural economy.

WorldTrips earns top marks for financial reliability with an A++ rating from AM Best. Here's what Iowa travelers need to know about coverage, costs, and plans.

Iowa moms and kids are waking before dawn to wait in line for viral toys like NeeDoh squishies, embracing 'line culture' for the community and memories, not just the products.

Prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket are legal in Iowa under federal CFTC oversight. Here's what Hawkeye State traders need to know about how they work, which platforms are available, and the legal battles ahead.

Steven and Ashley Evans bought an abandoned, mold-covered fire station in Cedar Rapids for $90,000 in 2016. Nearly a decade later, they've transformed it into a stunning family home while preserving its history and building a legacy for their kids.