Before we left the capitol, the Governor and I attended the annual Condition of the Guard address by the new Adjutant General of the Iowa National Guard, Gen. Tim Orr. The General was appointed by the Governor last year. He hit the ground running, and has done a great job leading our troops, especially as we prepare for 3500 of our troops to be deployed to Afghanistan in the coming months.
After listening to his speech to the legislature, we jumped into the car and headed south to Indianola.
We stopped at a company that is doing great work around the globe - Cemen Tech. This company started more than 30 years ago, and has grown into a global leader in cement production products.
We started by visiting with the employees and some members of the community. Then we took a tour of their facility which was quite amazing. I saw products that they are making to ship around the globe, including one that will soon be heading to Ghana, and another that is heading to Germany to be used in construction on the Autobahn.
Cemen Tech products go all around the globe, and they are made right here in Indianola. Our administration has worked with this company to expand their reach. Through the Department of Economic Development, we have been able to provide the assistance needed to help this company market to more countries - which means more jobs here in Iowa.
Cemen Tech is an Iowa success story, and I was really happy to learn more about the company.
After a quick sandwich for lunch, we are heading further south to Osceola and a visit to a pre-school. Spending time with little kids is one of the things I love most about this job.
Until next time,
Patty
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