A key focus of National Manufacturing Day is to celebrate the reality and future of modern manufacturing careers. Guest columnists

Michael Ensminger is plant manager at USG Sperry.

Ashley Little is plant manager at USG Fort Dodge.

We all know that corn and soybean crops grow strong in Iowa. However, in addition to agriculture and food processing, the state’s diverse economy cultivates strong contributions from other sectors, including construction and infrastructure, information technologies, transportation, health care, renewable energy for electricity generation, and the gaming industry.

Moreover, as we approach National Manufacturing Day on Oct. 3, we are further reminded that manufacturing remains a leading fiber of Iowa’s economy. According to the National Association of Manufac

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