Layoffs Grow at John Deere Quad Cities Plants
John Deere announces 287 more layoffs across three Quad Cities facilities as of Jan 3 2025 due to weakened farm economy and lower demand. East Moline Harvester Works to shed about 200 production roles Davenport Davenport Works 80 and Moline Seeding and Cylinder 7. Company notes cuts are not due to moves but demand. Reuters? No. Quad City Times report cites Rep Eric Sorensen and USDA price declines. Layoffs extend across Iowa and Illinois with recalls and enhanced benefits offered.
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Wolf carbon pipeline delays draw Iowa regulators scrutiny
The commission pressed Wolf for a status update after a long delay and a failure to reapply for an Illinois permit, with no response to repeated requests. The Iowa project would run through Linn, Cedar, Clinton, and Scott counties linking two Cedar Rapids and Clinton ethanol plants to Illinois, amid broader regulatory uncertainty and landowner disengagement. Summit Carbon Solutions leads Iowa with a 690 mile permit, while Navigator CO2 exited. ADM reported leaks at an Illinois sequestration site as Illinois pauses loom.
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Dubuque Street Celebration to reopen construction site
IOWA CITY residents will enjoy a smaller block party on Dubuque Street from 4 to 8 p.m. Oct 24 as the street reopens after months of work. Attendees may carry an open alcohol container purchased at the event as shops and food stalls line the closed street with live music and bingo hosted by Micky’s.
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Miller-Meeks Holds Cash Edge in 1st District Race
In the Eastern Iowa 1st District rematch, Miller-Meeks leads Bohannan in cash on hand with over $2 million remaining after a three month fundraising period July through September. Bohannan raised nearly $1.9 million but spent over $3 million, ending with about $1.3 million.
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