AGP Executive Report
Last update: 40 minutes agoIowa Government Watch: State Auditor Rob Sand says Madison County’s finances are a mess, citing missing checks, unverified deposits, and delayed tax payments tied to former treasurer Amanda DeVos, who faces theft and fraud charges and is set for trial this fall. Small Business & Lending: Sen. Joni Ernst is pressing the SBA to review 10 lenders USDA recently barred, warning taxpayers could be exposed through federally guaranteed loans. Higher Ed Policy: Iowa’s new law requires University of Iowa students to take Center for Intellectual Freedom courses starting in 2028, as enrollment concerns dog the program. Food Prices & Retail Skills: ISU Extension’s Food Innovation and Business Hub is teaching Iowa food businesses how to price menus and manage costs as prices keep shifting. Ag & Trade: Iowa farmers are urging renewal of USMCA ahead of a July review, arguing the deal protects export markets for corn, soybeans, ethanol, and hogs. Water & Corporate Stewardship: Google says it will replenish more water than it uses by 2030, including a Western Iowa effort to convert 5,000 acres to perennial hay and pasture to cut fertilizer and improve water quality. Local Business Growth: Bosselman Pump & Pantry plans to expand by acquiring 21 Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh locations, adding stores plus Starbucks and coffee shops across the Des Moines metro and beyond.
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