AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoConsumer Protection: Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird joined the FTC and 19 states in suing Dollar General, alleging the chain repeatedly charged customers more at checkout than advertised. Corporate Results: Des Moines-based Principal Financial reported $631.9 million in third-quarter net income, while Dubuque furniture maker Flexsteel posted $5.4 million in fiscal first-quarter net income. Rural Economy: Iowa’s Rural Mainstreet Index and farm prices improved in October, though the regional economy remains below growth territory. A new study will also assess the economic and community benefits of pasture-based livestock in Iowa. Tourism: Iowa tourism generated an estimated $11.3 billion in economic impact in 2025, drawing a record 46 million visitors. Manufacturing: Accumold has broken ground on a micro-molding expansion in Iowa, and a fire after an explosion at a Quaker Oats plant is under investigation; workers escaped injury.
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