AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHealthcare & Costs: A new Iowa hospital wait-time study finds ER waits in Des Moines, Iowa City and Waterloo run above the national average, while several rural hospitals post much shorter waits. Public Policy & Food Security: A federal judge blocked Trump administration SNAP waivers that would have barred recipients from buying soft drinks, candy and snacks, saying the USDA lacked authority. Local Business & Finance: Peoples Credit Union is partnering with First Community Trust to expand wealth management and trust services, adding investment, retirement and insurance planning. Municipal Infrastructure: Webster City is moving ahead with a wastewater treatment plant rebuild using a Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan, while Bremer County supervisors advanced a septic safety ordinance requiring safer plastic tank lids. Sports Business: Iowa State will start selling alcohol at football and basketball games at Jack Trice Stadium and Hilton Coliseum to offset rising athletic costs. Workforce Development: Rep. Zach Nunn announced $900,000 for Iowa Western Community College to expand skilled-trades labs in Atlantic and Clarinda. Rural Economy: Creighton’s Rural Mainstreet Index bounced in June, pointing to improved trade conditions and a steadier outlook.
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