AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoManufacturing: John Deere plans to close its Ottumwa and Clarion plants as it reshapes its U.S. operations, moving Ottumwa production to Ankeny. Workers and local leaders are weighing the impact on jobs and communities. Food and Beverage: Webster City’s Edible Garden won a private-label protein drink program from a major grocery retailer, supporting its planned beverage facility, designed to produce more than 100 million units a year. Political Shift: Iowa elected Democrat Rob Sand governor and Josh Turek to the U.S. Senate, while Democrats flipped three of the state’s four House seats. Voters also approved a constitutional amendment requiring a two-thirds legislative vote to raise income taxes. Business Investment: Cambrex has broken ground on a $120 million expansion at its Charles City pharmaceutical ingredients site.
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