The Iowa industry that built families and fought racism—then vanished
Iowa’s meatpacking history is an essential part of the state’s overall story. Here’s why.
Iowa’s meatpacking history is an essential part of the state’s overall story. Here’s why.
(This story first appeared in the Iowa Worker's Almanac, and is a subscriber exclusive.) You probably already know Iowa has a problem getting qualified health care workers: We're 44th in the...
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Less than a year after the town's major Tyson plant closure, meatpacking giant JBS announced the construction of a new Perry facility employing 500 workers. On the latest episode of Cornhole Champions, the team talked about the impact the Tyson closure had on the community, what the JBS facility could do for the local economy, and the net win of potential union representation.
Check out the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVzqTcfZrH4&t=1s