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    Iowa Army Ammunition Plant Pauses Operations After Hazardous Compound Found

    Officials working to safely remove and dispose of lead azide discovered during routine inspection

    Iowa Army Ammunition Plant Remains Shuttered After Evacuation

    Officials cite ongoing "safety review" with no timeline for resuming production of 155mm artillery shells.

    Iowa Army Ammunition Plant Halts Production for Safety Review

    Facility evacuated as experts assess storage procedures and safety protocols

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