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Nester Hosiery buys Fox River assets

Nester Hosiery, a U.S. manufacturer of socks and accessory footwear, announced that it has acquired the majority of assets of Fox River Mills, a sock manufacturer based in Osage, Iowa that is closing this fall …

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Pella acquires Wisconsin manufacturer

Pella Corp. announced it has acquired Weather Shield, a Medford, Wis.-based manufacturer of architectural wood and aluminum window and door solutions. According to a news release, Weather Shield is known for architectural design expertise and …

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Fox River Mills to close down, laying off 105

Sock manufacturer Fox River had private-label contracts with many nationally recognized companies, such as Carhartt, to produce socks, hats and other items. Now it’s closing its factory in Osage, 30 miles northeast of Mason City. …

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Economic uncertainty dominates Iowa’s manufacturing outlook

One of the most widely circulated words in business circles in Central Iowa this year is “uncertainty.” In urban areas, many companies are pausing purchases and new hires while they play wait-and-see on the national …

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Nominations open for 2025 Legends in Manufacturing awards

The Iowa Association of Business and Industry has announced it is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Legends in Manufacturing Awards. These awards honor up to four outstanding leaders in Iowa’s manufacturing community who have …

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Winnebago announces consolidation, layoffs

Winnebago Industries’ motorhome division announced Wednesday that it plans to consolidate its Iowa operations and lay off more than 100 employees.

The company operates four facilities in Iowa in Forest City, Lake Mills, Charles City …

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Chevron unveils new 45,000-square-foot tech center in Ames

Chevron recently opened its new Ames Technology Center at the Chevron Renewable Energy Group campus.

The 45,000-square-foot facility will expand the company’s lower carbon fuels technology development and advanced technical support capabilities by adding new …

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Taylored Expressions grows crafting business in Ankeny

Cupcakes were all the rage back in the early aughts, made popular by TV shows like “Sex and the City,” which highlighted New York City’s Magnolia Bakery. The height of the cupcake trend was 2008 …

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JBS could bring $135M sausage factory, 500 jobs to Perry

A rendering of the proposed JBS sausage production facility in Perry. Image courtesy JBS USA

A global food production company announced today plans to invest $135 million in a new sausage production factory and bring …

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Economic development incentives awarded to boost $14M in manufacturing investments

The Iowa Economic Development Authority board on Friday approved a loan and tax benefits to two companies in the state. The incentives will lead to the creation of 60 jobs and $14.6 million in new …