#EAS for Harrison, #IA; #Monona, #IA; #Burt, #NE; #Cuming, #NE; #Thurston, #NE: National Weather Service: #TORNADO WARNING in this area until 5:45 AM CDT. Take shelter now in a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. Check media. Source: NWS Omaha/Valley NE** DO NOT RELY ON THIS FEED FOR LIFE SAFETY, SEEK OUT OFFICIAL SOURCES ***

#EAS for Harrison, #IA; #Monona, #IA; #Burt, #NE; #Cuming, #NE; #Thurston, #NE: #Tornado Warning issued July 12 at 5:21AM CDT until July 12 at 5:45AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE Source: NWS Omaha/Valley NE** DO NOT RELY ON THIS FEED FOR LIFE SAFETY, SEEK OUT OFFICIAL SOURCES ***

The closure of CVG, formerly Monona Wire, probably wasn’t a surprise to residents or remaining workers: The company had previously tried to close the #Monona #Iowa plant in 2017 and move operations to Mexico.

At that time, the Monona Chamber rallied for #workers, saving their #jobs.

But it wouldn't last.

https://iowastartingline.com/2023/01/10/45-workers-laid-off-as-monona-manufacturing-plant-closes/