AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSteel Mill Push: Trump and GOP leaders are accelerating a $15B Iowa steel project pitch, with Iowa lawmakers set to vote on raising a tax incentive cap for the Lee County plant as Republicans try to blunt economic and political fallout heading into November. Tariffs & Farm Costs: A new regional survey finds tariffs are squeezing Midwestern businesses, while economists say even higher-income Iowans are cutting back as prices rise—plus farmers are bracing for higher input costs. Local Economy & Jobs Scams: Ottumwa officials warn residents about fake city job ads circulating online. Iowa City Community: Kitty Corner Social Club is moving to a larger Iowa City location next month, keeping its cat-adoption mission front and center. Public Safety: A Burlington man was sentenced to 10 years for a bar shooting death; and a Tama County deputy was placed on paid leave after an OWI arrest. Sports & Culture: Caitlin Clark’s new Nike signature shoe nearly sold out in hours, and Iowa City is gearing up for College GameDay festivities.
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