Jennifer DeWitt's stories

John Deere settles with FTC, states over right to repair suit
John Deere reached a settlement in an anti-trust suit with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and five states that ensures farmers and ranchers have the right to repair their own John Deere farm machinery. In separate news releases issued Wednesday,…
Kading Properties seeks Iowa cities with workforce housing needs
As communities across Iowa scramble to expand their housing stock – particularly options for working…

Financial world looks to youth to save it from silver tsunami
The financial services industry is at a crossroads and at the center of it is…

Mississippi River Distilling Co. joins Parallel Brewery Collective
In an unusual partnership, four of Iowa’s leading craft beverage brands – including Mississippi River…

Deere confirms salaried workforce cuts; outlines benefit package
Faced with lower customer demand for its equipment, declining sales and a challenging ag economy,…

Vermeer’s self-propelled baler is Coolest Thing Made in Iowa
The coolest of the cool products manufactured in the Hawkeye State is an innovative piece…

Von Maur invests in 5-year, $100M in-store renovation plan
Von Maur Department Stores shoppers are already accustomed to the ambience that the upscale retailer strives…

DDP offers $100,000 to help Davenport businesses shuttered by building collapse
Davenport businesses devastated by the building collapse at 324 Main St. now are receiving help…






