AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoManufacturing: Deere’s planned phaseout of its Ottumwa and Clarion plants could cut more than $30 million in annual payroll in Ottumwa alone, with ripple effects for workers, schools and local businesses. Data Centers: Marshalltown’s council spent hours debating development rules, while Monticello delayed its decision until Nov. 30, underscoring the local push to weigh investment against community concerns. Investment: Cambrex broke ground on a $120 million Iowa expansion, while a new 24-unit, $5.5 million apartment project in Malvern adds housing for a growing southwest Iowa community. Farm Economy: USDA’s latest estimates shifted corn and soybean projections, as farmers continue to face pressure from costs and tight margins. Small Business: Optimism held nearly steady in October, but taxes rose to owners’ second-biggest concern, and more than a third reported unfilled jobs.
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