AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoProperty Tax Relief: Iowa lawmakers and Gov. Kim Reynolds passed SF 2472, capping city and county property tax collection growth at 2% to slow decades of rising bills. University of Iowa Funding: UI says it received about $5 million less in federal research money than last year, with leaders pointing to staffing resilience as NIH grant rules tighten. Disaster Recovery: Sen. Joni Ernst says FEMA rule changes left Iowa small-business disaster info outdated, and she’s pushing fixes so tornado and flood victims get current guidance. Farm Economy Pressure: A new ISU/Iowa Farm Bureau/Iowa Bankers report finds Iowa net farm income fell 53% from 2022 to 2024, with costs up and prices down, and warns the downturn may linger through 2027. Water Quality & Nitrates: An Iowa farmer is showing nitrate runoff reduction practices as the state debates voluntary vs. mandatory measures under the Farm to Faucet push. Consumer Protection: Iowa’s insurance division revoked a license and ordered restitution after a case targeting retired postal workers with high-commission annuity schemes. Local Business & Community: ADM named Jeff Rowe EVP and COO; Williamsburg won a $100,000 state grant for building remediation and added space; and Mason City’s Moonlight Bike Ride returns Aug. 14 with a new route.
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