https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/john-deere-to-close-factories-in-ottumwa-clarion-kyou-tvContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/john-deere-to-close-factories-in-ottumwa-clarion-kyou-tvhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/john-deere-to-close-factories-in-ottumwa-clarion-kyou-tv#u191109Tue, 10 Nov 2026 12:20:38 +0000John Deere announced plans to phase out its manufacturing facilities in Ottumwa and Clarion, Iowa, over the next two fiscal years as part of a broader U.S. manufacturing overhaul. The closures form part of corporate efforts to optimize manufacturing, improve operational efficiency, and advance modern technologies and automation. City leaders in Ottumwa are preparing for significant community impacts following the closure announcement for a facility that operated for more than 100 years. Operations and production lines from the affected plants are slated to shift to other locations, including D