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Story summary
- President Donald Trump announced a $15 billion steel plant in southeast Iowa.
- The plant built by Mesabi Metallics will create about 6,000 construction jobs and 1,750 permanent jobs.
- First steel production is scheduled for 2030, marking Iowa’s largest private investment.
- Governor Kim Reynolds called a special session of Iowa lawmakers to amend the MEGA program.
- Democratic Senate Minority Leader Janice Weiner said Democrats will ensure any deal protects taxpayers.
