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WATERLOO — Deere & Co. on Wednesday announced another 101 layoffs at its Waterloo Operations. Affected employees' last day of work will be Oct. 17.

Waterloo Operations includes Tractor Operations, Drive Train Operations, Drive Train West, and Engine Works.

An additional 40 workers will be idled at Deere’s Des Moines Works in Des Moines, with the last day of work set on Oct. 31.

The announcement comes after 238 employees at three factories were laid off in August , including 71 in Waterloo. Their last day is Friday.

The company notified employees Wednesday morning. It attributed the move to decreased demand and lower order volumes. Production schedules at each factory vary to align with se

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