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Story summary
- Mesabi Metallics announced a $15 billion steel plant project in Lee County, Iowa.
- The plant could create more than 1,700 jobs in southeast Iowa.
- In a 2023 survey, 62.6% of employers in the eight-county Mississippi Valley area reported difficulty finding qualified candidates.
- Southeastern Community College President Michael Ashe discussed potential workforce training with Mesabi Metallics.
- The college offers precision machining, welding, and industrial controls programs and can add training equipment.
