General Manager of Bazooka Farmstar Eric Hahn, left, gives Congressman Dave Loebsack a tour of their facility in Washington. Photo by Sally Y. Hart

Congressman Dave Loebsack visited Bazooka Farmstar in Washington and Wapello Fire and Rescue Monday. Loebsack toured the Washington manufacturer with general manager Eric Hahn and saw injection units, hose reels and toolbars that are made by the skilled workforce of about 55. The pair also discussed how the Kirkwood Washington Regional Center and the company work together to help area students learn skills needed for the local workforce.

In Wapello, the Representative met with firefighters and discussed a $62,000 grant that was awarded to the department ot purchase defibrillators to be used across Louisa County.