AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoSenate Debate: Ashley Hinson and Josh Turek agreed taxpayers shouldn’t be left paying for infrastructure if the proposed $15 billion Lee County steel mill falls short. The company has yet to secure land, permits or financing. The candidates also backed local control over data-center siting and opposed importing Russian diesel. Wind Power: A proposed 140-megawatt wind farm near Yarmouth could seek Des Moines County permits in early 2027, with construction planned for 2028–29. More than 30 landowner families have signed easement agreements. Food and Farming: The John Deere Foundation is directing more than $13 million to Iowa food banks, aiming to grow their network of local farm suppliers from about 20 to 117 over three years. Rural Investment: Iowa awarded $385,000 in grants to 15 rural communities for housing, child care and local economic development.
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