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Monday, May 13, 2013  This is the second grant for the Market on Main from John Deere Ottumwa Works

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

Monday, April 23, 2012  John Deere Ottumwa Works sponsored a Mom's night out for STEM (science, tecnnology, engineering, and math)

Wednesday, April 04, 2012  New solar panel lights were revealed at a cermoney held at the Ottumwa John Deere factory Wednesday.

Wednesday, February 22, 2012  At Tuesday’s Ottumwa City Council meeting, things got heated up between some council members concerning the city’s relationship with the Ottumwa Waterworks and Hydro Board.

Thursday, February 09, 2012  Community members from all over Ottumwa gathered Thursday evening at the Partners in Progress Banquet at Ottumwa's Bridge View Center.

Saturday, October 01, 2011  Thousands turn out for the 38th Annual Ottumwa Oktoberfest Parade.

Saturday, June 11, 2011  John Deere Ottumwa Works celebrated 100 years in Ottumwa.

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

Tuesday, May 24, 2011  Deere & Co. will spend $60 million to build a new engine manufacturing plant in China for its agricultural, construction and forestry equipment.

Wednesday, December 08, 2010  John Deere is here to stay.

Wednesday, April 14, 2010  The organizations receiving the “2009 Excellence in Energy Efficiency Award” were recognized for their leadership and vision in integrating energy efficiency in to the design, construction or operation of their business.

Wednesday, November 25, 2009  Deere posts net earning of nearly 900 million dollars.

Tuesday, June 02, 2009  Iowa Workforce Development is responding to the John Deere layoffs.

Tuesday, June 02, 2009  Deere & Company said Tuesday that the majority of  production employees at the John Deere Ottumwa Works will be laid off until later this  year to ensure that factory production is aligned with market demand.