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Aerospace
Source: Layoff notices to be issued to impacted Boeing employees mid-November
Local News
An abandoned Iowa coal mine is being reclaimed, now closed to public
The Pella Wildlife Area is being closed to the public while the state continues a massive environmental reclamation project, expected to last through end of 2025.
Nation World
NASA astronaut remains at hospital after returning from an extended stay in space
The three Americans and one Russian should have returned two months ago, but were delayed by Boeing's Starliner crew capsule and weather.
Environment
Shenandoah implements water rationing as drought conditions worsen
Exceptions will be made for businesses with essential water use.
Environment
Iowa Department of Agriculture: Emerald ash borers confirmed in all 99 counties
The emerald ash borer was recently located in a declining ash tree in Armstrong. Previously, Emmet County had been the only county in Iowa without a detection.
Local News
Midwest chicken farmers struggle to feed flocks after sudden closure of Iowa processing plant
Pure Prairie Poultry shuttered its Charles City, Iowa, processing plant after filing for bankruptcy in September.
Science
Prada spacesuits for NASA's moon mission give new meaning to the term 'high fashion'
The next-generation spacesuits feature several innovative designs to enhance safety, function and mobility, according to Axiom Space.
Nation World
October's supermoon pairs with a comet for a special nighttime spectacle
A supermoon usually happens only three or four times a year and consecutively, given the moon’s constantly shifting, oval-shaped orbit.
Environment
Local farmer reacts to farm bill expiring, once again
The 2018 farm bill expired for the second time on September 30, 2024, now farmers are working to plan crop prices without proper guidance.
Local News
Local farmer reacts to farm bill expiring, once again
The 2018 farm bill expired for the second time on September 30, 2024, now farmers are working to plan crop prices without proper guidance.
Local News
Local farmer reacts to farm bill expiring, once again
The 2018 farm bill expired for the second time on September 30, 2024, now farmers are working to plan crop prices without proper guidance.
Science
Minnesota man wins world championship with pumpkin weighing 2,471 pounds
A Minnesota horticulture teacher has remained the reigning champion of an annual pumpkin-weighing contest in Northern California.
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