AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoData Center Pushback: Ames residents packed City Hall for a listening session on Lightedge’s proposed data center at the municipal airport, with most attendees opposing it and environmental impacts topping concerns. Local Government & Growth: Linn County approved an 18-month moratorium on new large data center rezoning applications, citing infrastructure, emergency response, transportation, and land-use planning needs. Consumer Protection: Iowa AG Brenna Bird and other states reached a multistate settlement tied to alleged egg price-fixing, with companies facing $3.3 million in payments and tens of millions of donated eggs. Online Privacy & Fraud: Iowa sued Temu under the Consumer Fraud Act, alleging deceptive marketing, misleading pricing, and improper consumer data practices. New State Rules: Iowa’s new porn age-verification law takes effect July 1, requiring adult sites to confirm users are 18+. Energy Safety Watch: The Iowa Utilities Commission opened a broader investigation into Black Hills Energy after pipeline safety violations were found in a northwest Iowa system. Business Climate: Arconic announced a $175 million Davenport Works aluminum casting investment, backed by $6.55 million in Iowa tax credits. Public Safety & Weather: Midwest heat led to canceled outdoor plans and cooling-center openings across the region.
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