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After four idle years, Cherokee’s former Tyson plant reopens under Iowa Food Group

Sioux City Journal: The former Tyson Foods meat plant in Cherokee, idle since 2014, has sprung back to life with a new owner and product line. The Iowa Food Group plant began production Monday, said Mack …

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UTC earnings rise on strong sales in fourth quarter of 2018

Corridor Business Journal: United Technologies Corp., the parent company of Collins Aerospace Systems, reported sharply higher sales and earnings for the fourth quarter of 2018. Adjusted earnings per share rose 22 percent to $1.95. Net income …

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Pella Corp. plans D.M.-area office

Pella Corp. plans to open an office near Interstate 35/80 and Northwest 86th Street along Northpark Drive, the Des Moines Register reported. Pella officials said the move is an effort to attract applicants in a tight …

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Arconic’s shares plunge after it calls off sale plan

Bloomberg: Arconic Inc. shocked investors today as the board decided not to sell the company, scuttling a potential blockbuster buyout after months of negotiations. The shares plunged as much as 27 percent in early trading after …

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Sioux City hydraulics company shuts down; about 40 jobs eliminated

Sioux City Journal: Prince Hydraulics, a Sioux City manufacturer of cylinders, pumps, valves and accessories for nearly 80 years, told employees Friday that they were terminated immediately and that the plant is closing down. The closure …

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Winnebago rolls out three wheelchair-friendly motor home models

Des Moines Register: Winnebago Industries introduced three wheelchair-friendly models at the 2019 Florida RV Supershow in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday. The Iowa company said the new models were designed after 40 years of customizing motor homes …

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NOTEBOOK:Reynolds lauds Vermeer security chief

At the beginning of her Condition of the State address today, Gov. Kim Reynolds paid tribute to Central College graduate and Army veteran Billy Fox, who as head of security at Vermeer was key in …

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Union to represent more than 500 General Mills workers in Iowa

Des Moines Register: More than 500 General Mills workers in Cedar Rapids will be represented by the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union. Workers voted Wednesday during two National Labor Relations Board election sessions, according to …

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MGP invests in Kansas machine works

West Des Moines-based private equity fund Midwest Growth Partners has invested in Van Becelaere Machine Works, based in Pittsburg, Kan. Vince Van Becelaere and Joel Van Becelaere, president and vice president of Van Becelaere Machine …

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Walsh Door & Security acquires Kansas City company

Walsh Door & Security, one of Des Moines’ oldest family-owned companies, has acquired Metal Doors & Frame Co. in Kansas City, Mo. The transaction, which closed on Dec. 31, adds 12 employees and expands the …