10/27/25 - Siouxland Business Report

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Erika Ver Steeg
October 27, 2025

10/27/25

Good Monday morning, Siouxland! We apologize for the odd formatting in our 7:00 AM email, so here is a corrected version. Read on for your daily dose of the latest business and industry news.

Iowa factory hopes to spark kids to consider eventual manufacturing careers - KSCJ 1360

The state’s factories are always on the hunt to hire more skilled workers, and Iowa-based window and door manufacturing giant Pella Corporation is now starting its recruitment efforts as early as elementary school. Just in the past week, the company’s headquarters in Pella welcomed tours of local eighth graders, as well as a crop of […]

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Iowa banks start to restrict access to pennies, as production ends soon - KSCJ 1360

At least one Iowa-based bank is telling its customers they can no longer get rolls or boxes of pennies, and checks that don’t end in a zero or five will have to be deposited or reissued. This follows an order from President Trump that the U.S. Treasury stop making pennies. Adam Gregg, president and CEO […]

kscj.com/2025/10/27/iowa-banks-start-to-restrict-access-to-pennies-as-production-ends-soon

Bomgaars Rodeo Bucks into the Tyson Events Center February 20-21, 2026 - KSCJ 1360

Don’t miss the action at the Bomgaars – PRCA Rodeo produced by Bailey Pro Rodeo bucks into the Tyson Events Center in Sioux City, IA on February 20-21. Complete with bull riding, barrel racing, broncos, roping, and more, there’s something for everyone to enjoy with the PRCA Rodeo. Midwest fans are sure to be on […]

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