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Multiple Injuries After Explosion, Fire At Iowa Soybean Crushing Plant

By Mandy Billings Dec 8, 2022 | 2:23 PM

(Iowa County, IA)  —  An explosion and fire in Marengo has sent multiple people to the hospital.  The Iowa County Sheriff’s Office says it happened at a soybean crushing facility this (Thursday) morning.  The Sheriff’s Office has evacuated some homes.  Some residents are being told to remain indoors.  Marengo is southwest of Cedar Rapids.

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