Ankeny, John Deere and Iowa

John Deere announces 16th round of layoffs in Iowa, this time at Ankeny plant
The latest cut by the Fortune 500 agricultural and construction equipment manufacturer marks its 16 th announced layoff over the past year. Based in Moline, Illinois, in the Quad Cities, Deere's has Iowa plants, in addition to those in Ankeny, Ottumwa and Waterloo, in Davenport and Dubuque, as well as offices in Johnston and Urbandale.
Ankeny John Deere facility to lay off nearly 120 workers
Former Pittsburgh Steelers running back and Super Bowl champion Mike Collier has died. He was 71. The news was first confirmed in an obituary and later reported by the Herald Mail. Collier passed away in Maryland on Sunday. No cause of death has been announced at this time. He began his career as a ...
John Deere confirms 119 layoffs in Ankeny, Iowa
John Deere is planning a workforce reduction at its Des Moines Works plant in Ankeny, Iowa. In a statement to Brownfield, Deere says 119 employees are losing their jobs as part of a three-group layoff throughout March and April.
John Deere Des Moines Works to lay off 119 employees: Company releases statement
ANKENY, Iowa — John Deere will lay off nearly 120 employees at a facility in Ankeny this spring due to a reduced demand for equipment. A spokesperson for John Deere told Local 5 that 119 employees at John Deere Des Moines Works will be affected by upcoming layoffs on March 28, April 4 and April 28.
John Deere confirms more than 100 layoffs at Ankeny location
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Deere laying off more workers in Iowa
ANKENY, Iowa (KCCI) - A major agriculture equipment manufacturer says it will lay off more than 100 workers due to reduced demand and a weakened farm economy. John Deere says it informed 119 employees at John Deere Des Moines Works in Ankeny that they will be let go as part of three groups of layoffs, KCCI reports.
John Deere Des Moines Works to lay off over 100 workers
John Deere Des Moines Works will be laying off 119 employees in Ankeny in three phases beginning in late March.
An Ankeny student had plans to die — until a peer unknowingly offered him kind words
Ankeny eighth grader Carter Luetje had no clue a simple chat with a peer at school would be a life-saving conversation.
Fire crews respond to large fire in Des Moines
Multiple fire crews are responding to a large fire in Des Moines. It's at the Saylorcreek Sand Company, just off Northwest ...
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3 things we learned from Ames boys basketball's win over Ankeny Centennial
Dominant defense and a big game from Abram Vos lifted 4A No. 7 Ames to a 57-29 win over Ankeny Centennial in boys basketball.
Johnston's Jashua Anglo breaks down win over Ankeny's Calvin Rathjen at state wrestling
Johnston's Jashua Anglo breaks down win over Ankeny's Calvin Rathjen at Iowa state wrestling tournament ...
Iowans warm up with hot yoga during extended cold snap
Most Iowans are limiting their time outdoors during this brutally cold week, but there are ways for Iowans to find some warmer temperatures.
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How to watch Iowa high school playoff girls basketball: MSTM vs. Ankeny Chr., Feb. 18
Ankeny Chr. and MSTM will face off on Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. CT. Don't miss out on any of the action with NFHS Network.
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Manny Lueth and Abram Vos on Class 4A No. 7 Ames' 57-29 victory over Ankeny Centennial
Ames boys basketball players Manny Lueth and Abram Vos talk the 4A No. 7 Little Cyclones' 57-29 win over Ankeny Centennial.