 Otomo police say an 8-year-old on a bike was hit and killed by a truck in an alley just after noon today. The initial investigation shows the driver of the truck accidentally backed over the child, who died as a result. No charges have been filed at this time. Ag equipment maker John Deere plans to eliminate some 800 jobs at plants in Iowa and Illinois over the coming weeks. The earlier said production of its skid-steer loaders and compact track loaders would be moving from Dubuque to Mexico by the end of 2026.