AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoProperty Tax Shake-Up: Iowa’s new property tax law is set to take effect July 1, 2027, with caps on local revenue growth, a homestead exemption up to $20,000, higher elderly/disabled credits, and limits on tax-increment financing districts—while also shifting some school costs to the state and raising taxes on multi-family properties. Gubernatorial Race: Four Iowa TV stations will air a governor debate tonight featuring three candidates plus Zach Lahn, after Congressman Randy Feenstra skipped the event. Local Business & Growth: Waterloo City Council approved a letter of intent for McDonald’s to buy land near Young Arena, and Coralville is moving ahead with Morrison Weighing Systems’ relocation to the University of Iowa Research Park. Rural Housing Push: Johnson County is exploring new policies and potential bond-backed loans to help rural towns build and sustain homes. Energy & Trade: Iowa and Missouri are suing New York over biofuel reporting rules that they say reach beyond state lines. Storm Recovery Watch: Iowa officials are warning residents about post-storm scams and dishonest contractors. Sports Spotlight: Caitlin Clark will serve as grand marshal for the Indianapolis 500, and Dixie’s Biergarten in Decorah won Iowa’s 2026 Best Burger contest.
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