Construction has begun on road safety improvements near the LDJ Manufacturing complex on Highway 163, outside of Pella.

Pella, IA – Thunder Creek Equipment has promoted Niki Patterson to the role of regional sales manager for the western United States. She previously served Thunder Creek as the manager of dealer development and national accounts.

LDJ Manufacturing's brand Thunder Creek Equipment, began with a mission to create innovative fuel and service trailers to help farmers save time while working in the field. Since then, Thunder Creek has expanded its reach to support a variety of industries beyond agriculture, including construction, oil and gas, road and bridge, and more recently disaster relief efforts.

Hurricane Ian made landfall near Fort Meyers, Florida on September 28, 2022, as a category 4 hurricane. It unleashed violent winds of 150 mph. Ian caused widespread devastation, flooding and resulted in $50 - $65 billion in damage. It has also been blamed for more than 140 deaths, making Ian the deadliest hurricane to strike Florida since 1935.