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GOPIP Statement on John Deere's Ottumwa Closure

Today's announcement is certainly disappointing news for Ottumwa and the surrounding region. John Deere has been part of the fabric of this community for more than a century, providing good-paying jobs, supporting local families, and contributing to our economy in ways that extend far beyond the walls of its facility.

Ottumwa, IA · 7d
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Hy-Vee Celebrates Angela Hoffman’s Five-Year Milestone

Hy-Vee is recognizing Angela Hoffman for reaching an important milestone, celebrating five years as a full-time employee with the company. Hoffman serves as the Store Manager at the Ottumwa Hy-Vee Drugstore, where she plays an important role in daily operations and customer service. Through her leadership, dedication, and hard work,...

Ottumwa, IA · 1d
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Economic development officials in Ottumwa are dealing with the recent announcement that John Deere will close its factory there and consolidate its operations in Des Moines and Louisiana

Economic development officials in Ottumwa are dealing with the recent announcement that John Deere will close its factory there and consolidate its operations in Des Moines and Louisiana. Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress executive director Marc Roe says within hours of last Tuesday’s announcement, he began collaborating with Iowa Workforce Development and Indian Hills Community College to brainstorm how to retrain and retain those workers. “Ottumwa, any community isn’t about one business. It’s going to change our landscape for sure, but, you know, it doesn’t have to determine the future of the community. That’s up to us to do,” Roe says. John Deere will leave about 400 people out of jobs, in addition to an abandoned industrial complex in the middle of Ottumwa. Roe hopes to attract new manufacturing, retrain local employees through workforce development or the local community college, and find new ways to retain families who are building businesses or going to school in Ottumwa.

Ottumwa, IA · 2d
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John Deere Plans to Close 2 Iowa Plants, and One Line Is Moving to Louisiana

John Deere plans to close two Iowa plants, Ottumwa Works and Hagie in Clarion, moving the work to Des Moines and Thibodaux, Louisiana, by fiscal 2029.

Ottumwa, IA · 1d

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‘We don’t take it lightly’: Owners of Kalona’s only full-service grocery store search for buyer

KALONA, Iowa (KCRG) - JW’s Foods, the only full-service grocery store in Kalona, has operated for 53 years as a family company. Curt and Dawn Wyse, who have owned the store since 2009, are looking to sell the business as they move into full-time ministry. If no buyer is...

Kalona, IA · 2d

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12 Family-Owned Iowa Grocery Markets That Give Big Box Stores A Run For Their Money

I’ve noticed that my grocery shopping takes considerably longer when there’s a good butcher counter involved. Add a bakery or a shelf full of homemade treats, and suddenly my carefully planned ten-minute stop becomes a much bigger outing. That’s part of what makes Iowa’s family-owned grocery markets so...

Iowa · 13h

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Main Street Fairfield Awarded $100,000 State Grant for Downtown Housing

Main Street Fairfield has received a $100,000 Main Street Iowa Challenge Grant to rehabilitate the upper story of the historic Bradshaw building at 118 W. Burlington Ave., creating five additional residential units in downtown Fairfield. The local match on the project is $358,028, bringing the total project cost to $458,028.

Fairfield, IA · 2d

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John Deere to close two Iowa manufacturing plants

John Deere plans to close two Iowa manufacturing facilities and shift production elsewhere over the next several years. According to Progressive Farmer, the company will move windrower and round baler production from Ottumwa to Des Moines and transfer Hagie STS sprayer production from Clarion, Iowa, to Thibodaux, Louisiana. The Iowa...

Clarion, IA · 5d

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John Deere announces plant closures amid hiring plans

John Deere plans to close two Iowa factories as it shifts equipment production to other U.S. facilities and Brazil. The post John Deere announces plant closures amid hiring plans appeared first on AGDAILY .

Clarion, IA · 5d

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72 years of family-owned quality at Marshall’s Furniture in Washington

Mike Driscoll takes us inside Marshall’s Furniture to share the story behind the 72-year-old, family-owned business and why the trip to Washington, for quality furniture and exceptional customer service, is worth the drive!

Washington, IA · 6d

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Proposed $15 billion steel project draws questions from Lee County residents

LEE COUNTY, Iowa. - A proposed $15 billion steel manufacturing complex in Lee County is drawing attention across southeast Iowa, as residents seek answers about its potential impact on the community. Mesabi Metallics says the facility would process iron ore from Minnesota into finished steel products. Company officials say the...

Lee County, IA · 5d

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Proposed $15B steel plant in Lee County draws jobs optimism, environmental concerns

LEE COUNTY, Iowa (KCRG) - Lee County could soon be home to the largest steel plant in the United States, however, the plans are also drawing concerns from those who live near the site. “It is absolutely disgusting to see the greed of local politicians and businesses and their support...

Lee County, IA · 6d

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The Bookworm’s Burrow Bookstore Opening this Weekend in Washington

A new bookstore is opening in downtown Washington this weekend. The Bookworm’s Burrow Bookstore will be holding a grand opening celebration on Saturday. The Bookworm’s Burrow is a book and game store that celebrates stories in all forms and they’re officially opening their doors this weekend, inviting the community to stop in, explore, shop, and meet the owner at their grand opening.

Washington, IA · 5d

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John Deere workers say they were given no warning about Ottumwa facility’s closure

OTTUMWA, Iowa - After just announcing it’d be offering jobs to the workers it had laid off previously, John Deere is now announcing that it will be closing its Ottumwa facility. On Wednesday, the company announced it would be closing two factories in Iowa, citing “changes in customer demand,...

Ottumwa, IA · 6d

Cedar Rapids Gazette

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Lee County officials hear from residents on proposed steel mill project

FORT MADISON — Kelly Jameson has lived in the Green Bay Bottoms all her life. As a third generation resident, raising the fourth, she’s passionate about her community. And, she’s passionately against a proposed steel mill that is planned for the area. If Mesabi Metallics builds the largest steel mill in the United States just three miles from her house, she said, it defeats the whole reason she has stayed in her hometown. “This is currently a nice, rural community … when the reason we choose to live here is gone, why would we stay?” she asked at a public information meeting held in Fort Madison Wednesday evening. Lee County supervisors and officials from Mesabi Metallics held an informational meeting at the Quality Inn & Suites in Fort Madison, allowing area residents and business leaders to express their views on the potential for a steel mill. Roughly 200 people packed the hotel conference room, leaving standing room only. Jameson was one of about two dozen speakers Wednesday night, although her dissenting comments were in the minority. City administrators, economic development workers, supervisors and mayors of neighboring communities spoke in favor of the project and the opportunities it would bring. Local

Lee County, IA · 7d

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SIEDA Announces Changes to LIHEAP Applications in Wapello County

South Iowa Economic Development Association (SIEDA) is announcing changes to the application process for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) in Wapello County. Beginning November 1, 2026, Wapello County residents applying for energy assistance will have three options for submitting their applications. The changes are intended to streamline the...

Wapello County, IA · 9d

KCAU 9 News

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‘I’m just a chicken guy,’ 11-year-old selling shirts to update Iowa county fair’s chicken cages

At the Iowa State Fair, we met a young contestant who was showing his chickens for a judging competition. Just a few months later, he's turning his attention to his own county fairgrounds.

Moravia, IA · 9d

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Fairfield Chamber Kicks Off Small Business Season with Punch Card Program

The Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce is inviting residents to support local businesses during Small Business Season, running November 1 through December 31, 2026. This year’s theme is “It’s the Thought That Counts,” a reminder that supporting local doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive — sometimes it’s as simple as choosing a local shop for a gift, recommending a favorite restaurant, sharing a business’s social media post, or telling a friend about a great experience.

Fairfield, IA · 7d

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John Deere to close Ottumwa and Clarion factories, citing changing customer demand

Ottumwa, IA · 7d