6/2/25 - Siouxland Business Report

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Erika Ver Steeg
June 02, 2025

6/2/25

Good morning, Siouxland! It’s warm, it’s June, and there’s big news in the medical community today: Siouxland’s UnityPoint is going to acquire MercyOne. Read our story for more details.

UnityPoint To Acquire MercyOne - KSCJ 1360

UnityPoint Health and MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center have signed a letter of intent for UnityPoint Health to acquire MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center and its facilities, including the hospital, physician practices, and home care services.  Hospital Officials have released a joint statement on the pending acquisition. Scott Kizer, President and CEO of UnityPoint Health says that […]

kscj.com/2025/06/01/unitypoint-to-acquire-mercyone

JBS USA to build new sausage making plant in Perry - KSCJ 1360

The company that operates pork processing facilities in Marshalltown and Ottumwa plans to build a new sausage-making plant in Perry. JBS USA has announced it will spend $135 million on the Perry project and plans to begin making sausage at the plant late next year. JBS expects to employ 500 full-time workers when the plant […]

kscj.com/2025/06/01/jbs-usa-to-build-new-sausage-making-plant-in-perry

Siouxland Schools Chosen to Receive Grants for Food - KSCJ 1360

HINTON, Iowa — Mike Naig, secretary of agriculture, announced on May 29th that 33 schools and school districts received grants to participate in the Choose Iowa Food Purchasing Grants for Schools program.  The program encourages students to enjoy fresh food from local farms and small businesses. OABCIG, Hinton, Missouri Valley, Sheldon, West Sioux, and Westwood […]

kscj.com/2025/06/01/siouxland-schools-chosen-to-receive-grants-for-food

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