April 19, 2024

John Deere to lay off 30 at Davenport plant

DAVENPORT — John Deere says it will lay off 30 employees at its plant in Davenport. The company said Monday that the workforce reduction at Davenport Works affects employees who make construction and forestry equipment. Spokesman Ken Golden said the layoffs are effective Oct. 2. The company on Monday also announced plans to lay off 150 people at its plant in East Moline in neighboring Illinois.