AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoBanking Layoffs: Wells Fargo’s Jordan Creek campus in West Des Moines is cutting another 43 jobs, pushing the Des Moines metro total to 261 this year. Utilities Oversight: The Iowa Utilities Commission is expanding a safety probe of Black Hills Energy after finding more than 100 issues in its Spencer unit and worrying about broader, company-wide problems. Antitrust/Ag: DOJ and 17 states reached a settlement with major egg producers over alleged price-fixing—$3.3M in fines and 53 million eggs nationwide, with Wisconsin receiving 2 million eggs for food banks. Healthcare & Food Assistance Policy: A new federal SNAP cost-share formula tied to state payment error rates could shift millions in costs to states starting in 2027, raising hunger concerns. Local Government & Public Safety: Webster County and Fort Dodge created a Public Safety Authority to build and finance a Law Enforcement Center, with a referendum still ahead. Business Moves: Bonomi North America is buying Iowa’s Perin Machining Company. Community & Education: Maynard Community Library earned state accreditation starting July 1, 2026.
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