AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFood Safety Recall: Straus Family Creamery is voluntarily recalling select organic ice cream flavors and sizes in 17 states, including Iowa, after the FDA flagged the potential presence of metal fragments; no injuries reported, and shoppers are told to check best-by dates printed on the container. Statehouse & Policy: Iowa’s default speed limit on many two-lane and rural roads could rise from 55 to 60 mph on July 1, while lawmakers also push ahead on ethanol with the House passing year-round E15—though the Senate path is less certain. Health Care Access: Pending Medicaid reimbursement cuts are forcing MercyOne to close a southside Des Moines clinic next month, raising fears of reduced access for thousands of patients. Local Government Watch: Henry County approved a moratorium on siting AI data centers, data mines, and battery storage systems through Dec. 31. Community & Public Safety: Iowa DNR is reminding residents that “never burn” items—like household trash, treated wood, tires, and asbestos-containing debris—are illegal to burn, warning of toxic pollution risks.
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