AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEnergy & Growth: Alliant Energy filed a rezoning request for its proposed 720-MW Morgan Valley natural gas plant near Cedar Rapids, seeking approval to shift about 160 acres for the project. Housing & Community Development: Iowa Finance Authority and Iowa Economic Development Authority named Boone, Grinnell, Le Mars and Maquoketa as 2027–2028 “Iowa Thriving Communities,” a program meant to boost housing options and help local projects compete for tax-credit funding. Local Government & Data Centers: Linn County supervisors face renewed debate over expanding the board from three to five members, with some residents linking the push to support for a data center moratorium. Public Safety & Scams: MidAmerican Energy warned customers about fake phone numbers promoted in search results, urging Iowans to use numbers from bills, the app or the company website. Jobs & Economy: Iowa’s unemployment rate held at 3.2% in June as retail, finance/insurance, and education/health added jobs while manufacturing continued to shed positions. Education & Child Care: Red Oak School Board approved a new lease with the Montgomery County Child Development Association for preschool/day care space, with a possible future building ownership transition.
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