Well, we are back on the road, this time heading north. But before we leave, I want to say that we had a great stay in Davenport.
Last night, we ate at a great restaurant called the Woodfire Grill in downtown. The portions were awfully big, and were not good for my diet but VERY tasty. Davenort is doing great things with revitalizing the downtown area. The restaurant is just one example. And after a good night's sleep, we hit the road again - this time north to Maquoketa.
Maquoketa is a great town, and I always love visiting this beatiful eastern Iowa community.
This time, we were here to talk jobs, and we visited a company that is new to the community but is already having a large impact.
We stopped by HUSCO - a manufacturer of hydraulic equipment - that came to Maquoketa a couple years ago. Their facility employs more than 150 people, which is helping to support and grow the economy here in Maquoketa.
Last night, we ate at a great restaurant called the Woodfire Grill in downtown. The portions were awfully big, and were not good for my diet but VERY tasty. Davenort is doing great things with revitalizing the downtown area. The restaurant is just one example. And after a good night's sleep, we hit the road again - this time north to Maquoketa.
Maquoketa is a great town, and I always love visiting this beatiful eastern Iowa community.
This time, we were here to talk jobs, and we visited a company that is new to the community but is already having a large impact.
We stopped by HUSCO - a manufacturer of hydraulic equipment - that came to Maquoketa a couple years ago. Their facility employs more than 150 people, which is helping to support and grow the economy here in Maquoketa.
Our administration partnered with HUSCO to bring these jobs and investment to our state. Through DED, we provided technical and financial assistance. This facility demonstrates the power of state investment in our economy, and that is why we are asking the legislature to fully fund our administrations job creation efforts.
While I was there, I saw my good friends Bob and Ann Osterhaus. Bob was a long-time Representative in the legislature, and we worked together several times throughout our careers.
Also there was another friend from the legislature - Sen. Roger Stewart, who is retiring this year. He has done an outstanding job during his time in the Senate, and I am sad that to see him go.
Well, one more stop today in Anamosa before we head home.
Until next time,
Patty
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