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KXEL Live & Local -- Tue. Jul. 14, 2026

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Iowa Politics with Jeff Stein -- Mon. Aug. 17, 2026

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Iowa Politics with Jeff Stein -- Fri. Aug. 14, 2026

"The Biggest of the Big" (click for more, including audio podcast of today's segment)

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Another record-breaking Governor's Charity Steer Show in 2026

The 2026 Governor's Charity Steer Show set a record Saturday by raising $572,000 for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Iowa. Owen Kahl of Tipton ...

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Developing new processed products for Latin America at Global Innovation Symposium

Buyers and processors from across Latin America gathered at Colorado State University to develop new processed products with U.S. beef and pork at the...

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Supporting farmers and small businesses across the country

The Iowa State Fair is a top entertainment event for the state, but it also serves as an opportunity to connect people with agriculture. This is espec...

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U.S. soybean export sales surge

U.S. soybean export sales jumped during the latest reporting week, providing encouraging news for farmers heading toward harvest. USDA data released T...

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