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Iowa’s $15B steel mill: What happens next

Lee County, IA · 10-05

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Lee Co. steel complex draws questions at Iowa Capitol

IOWA— Many Lee County residents made their way to the Iowa Capitol Friday afternoon as state lawmakers held a special session on the proposed $15 billion steel manufacturing complex planned in Lee County. Just days after the groundbreaking announcement, Iowa’s Governor Kim Reynolds officially introduced House Study Bill 785...

Iowa · 10-02
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Iowa steel mill announcement raises questions over tariffs, jobs and state incentives

President Donald Trump announced on September 28 that Mesabi Metallics plans a $15 billion steel mill in Lee County as part of an $18 billion Midwest investment package. The announcement combines a major private investment with proposed state incentives, while Iowa officials prepare for legislative action involving the Major Economic Growth Attraction program and the project.

Iowa · 10-02
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Gary Eubank shares six decades of John Deere history as plant guide

ANKENY, Iowa — Gary Eubank enjoyed his career building John Deere Farm Equipment. He had a long 48 and a half year career working at the John Deere Des Moines works. He was certified by his union as one of the most senior employees on the Deere payroll. Eubank,...

Ankeny, IA · 10-05
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Iowa could become one of the nation’s largest steel-producing states if a proposed 15-billion-dollar mill is built in Lee County

Iowa could become one of the nation’s largest steel-producing states if a proposed 15-billion-dollar mill is built in Lee County. Mesabi Metallics plans to produce 7.5 million tons of steel annually when the plant opens in 2030, with eventual production expected to reach 10 million tons. The project is expected to create 1,750 permanent jobs and up to 6,000 construction jobs.

Lee County, IA · 10-02

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Sand says more details about steel mill deal are needed

DES MOINES — Rob Sand, the Democrat running for governor, says he needs to see “a lot more details” before he can say whether he supports the state incentives Governor Reynolds is recommending for a proposed southeast Iowa steel mill. “You look at these data center deals...

Iowa · 10-01

KWQC

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Iowa lawmakers give steel company more than $1B in incentives

Iowa · 10-03

WCCO News Talk 830

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Iowa lawmakers to vote on raising tax incentive cap for a $15B steel plant fed with Minnesota iron ore

Iowa lawmakers returned to the Statehouse Friday to consider expanding state tax incentives. Officials say the change is needed to secure a $15 billion steel plant project for the state. President Donald Trump announced the plant on Monday, fed with ore from Mesabi Metallics in northern Minnesota.

Iowa · 10-02

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Fairfield’s Agri-Industrial Plastics and President Lori Schaefer-Weaton Earn Back-to-Back National and State Manufacturing Honors

Agri-Industrial Plastics Company of Fairfield is celebrating back-to-back manufacturing recognitions this fall, with President Lori Schaefer-Weaton named a 2026 Legends in Manufacturing Award recipient and the company earning the 2026 SPE Blow Molding Division Recognition of Excellence Award. According to a press release from the Iowa Association of Business and...

Fairfield, IA · 09-30

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Albia FFA Chapter at the Monroe County Fair

The Albia FFA Chapter was well represented at the 2026 Monroe County fair.Members showcased the hard work they put into their projects all year long. From livestock and agriculture projects to ag mechanics, horticulture, photography, and more. For many members, preparation for the fair began months ago. Below are the...

Albia, IA · 10-01

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Jefferson County Farm Bureau Recognizes Educators for Agriculture Integration in the Classroom

The Jefferson County Farm Bureau recently hosted an Agriculture Integration Giveaway to recognize educators in the Pekin and Fairfield Community School Districts who incorporate agricultural concepts into their classrooms, according to a press release from the organization. The giveaway was open to all teachers regardless of grade level, and drew...

Jefferson County, IA · 10-01

The Center Square

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Largest steel plant in U.S. history coming to Iowa

(The Center Square) – The largest steel plant in U.S. history is coming to Iowa, the White House said Monday. Mesabi Metallics, a company headquartered in Minnesota but based in India, will be building the $15 billion mill in Lee County, Iowa, a county that sits along the Mississippi River on the western edge of the industrial Midwest’s Rust Belt. “Southeast Iowa, my district, has long had jobs leave and go overseas,” said Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, while lauding the anticipated arrival of the new mill. Mesabi Metallics estimates the steel plant will create over 1,700 permanent jobs and up to 6,000 construction jobs, which Miller-Meeks called “transformational” for the area. The company is also currently commissioning its new $2.5 billion iron ore mine and pellet plant in Minnesota, the first iron ore mine opened in the U.S. in approximately 50 years. Miller-Meeks also mentioned a “natural gas pipeline that’s going to come” to the area that would help support the mill, though it was unclear which specific pipeline or project she was referring to. Attendees also stressed that the supply chain for the mill would be wholly domestic. “This deal will be mined, melted, and made right here in

Lee County, IA · 09-28

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National Pork Month Begins with 1,000 Free Pork Burgers in Washington

To kick off National Pork Month, the Washington County Pork Producers will be hosting a 1,000 pork burger meal giveaway on Thursday, October 1st, at the Washington County Fairgrounds. Amanda Adams with the event shares more information on the importance of National Pork Month for Washington County, “October is National...

Washington County, IA · 09-29

Iowa Capital Dispatch

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Zach Lahn expects Iowans to reap benefits of proposed steel mill for decades

GRIMES — Zach Lahn called a $15 billion steel mill project planned for Iowa a “once-in-a-lifetime project,” saying it will make a positive impact for generations to come, as he campaigned Wednesday on keeping young people in Iowa and securing the state’s future. The Republican gubernatorial candidate held a rally in Grimes where he reiterated […]

Iowa · 10-01

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Sand says more details about steel mill deal are needed

DES MOINES — Rob Sand, the Democrat running for governor, says he needs to see “a lot more details” before he can say whether he supports the state incentives Governor Reynolds is recommending for a proposed southeast Iowa steel mill. “You look at these data center deals...

Iowa · 10-01

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Tune into the Past with Ottumwa Radio: When Coal Mines Surrounded Ottumwa

Coal mining in the Ottumwa area dates back to at least 1857. By the late 1800s, mines were operating around the city, particularly north and northwest of Ottumwa. In 1889, state records listed 15 mine shafts in Ottumwa. One of the area’s major operations was the Phillips Coal and Mining Company, which eventually operated six shafts near the Phillips and Rutledge area.

Ottumwa, IA · 09-29

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Largest American steel plant coming to Southeast Iowa

Plans to bring a new steel plant to Southeast Iowa were announced at a news conference at the White House this afternoon. President Donald Trump, along with Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, Sen. Joni Ernst, Rep. Ashley Hinson, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Mesabi Metallics CEO Joe Broking and Chairman Rewant Ruia, announced […]

Iowa · 09-28

KTIV

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Rep. Hinson on why she doesn't think proposed Iowa steel plant will have financial problems

Iowa · 09-30

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Will Iowa's proposed steel plan differ from Foxconn plan in Wisconsin?

Lee County, IA · 09-30

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Private Well Safety Program to be Held in Washington County

With the recent flooding events in the area, a program being offered to private well owners by Washington County Extension and Outreach could be beneficial. There are over 3,000 private wells in Washington County according to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, and ISU Extension and Outreach wants to make sure that well owners have the information they need to keep them safe.

Washington County, IA · 09-29