We are a little over two weeks away from Ottumwa’s John Deere location temporarily closing, leaving around 400 people without ...

Citing sluggish demand, officials with John Deere Ottumwa Works have confirmed the plant will temporarily close in early December through early January.

John Deere has announced it will suspend production at its plant in Ottumwa, Ia. for a month in the wake of reduced customer demand for its products.