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Thursday, June 07, 2012  The Sky Factory in Fairfield flipped the switch on a 3,500 square foot solar panel that will provide 104% of the company's power needs.

Saturday, June 02, 2012  John Deere celebrates 175th Anniversary since it was founded in 1837

Wednesday, January 25, 2012  President's words watched closely in Missouri town stung by failed factory from China

Friday, June 03, 2011  John Deere Ottumwa Works marked its 100th anniversary.

Saturday, November 27, 2010  Residents in Bonaparte gave neighbors a taste of Christmas cheer.

Thursday, October 21, 2010  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Sunday, April 26, 2009  General Motors to cut 21,000 US factory jobs, shed Pontiac as it speeds restructuring effort

Saturday, November 08, 2008  A new report shows that Iowa's economy is showing weakness in employment, particularly in the manufacturing industry.

Friday, October 17, 2008  A vacant plant in Macon, Missouri could soon be the home to a beef packing plant.