AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoData Centers & Politics: A Wells Fargo tracker says local moratoriums on data center construction have jumped to 374 nationwide, with Iowa among the states seeing the most restrictions—driven by worries about electricity costs, grid capacity, water use, and community disruption ahead of the midterms. AI Business Reality Check: A report argues DeepSeek’s latest model undercuts U.S. “frontier AI” revenue assumptions by matching top performance at lower compute costs, intensifying pressure on U.S. AI startups’ business models. Local Energy Costs: GasBuddy data shows E85 prices in Iowa averaged $2.81 in the week ending Sept. 5, with Wapello County’s lowest E85 at $2.49; diesel averaged $5.53 statewide. Community & Services: NEICAC will host a free open house Sept. 22 in Decorah to introduce residents to programs supporting families across Northeast Iowa. Sports Betting & Iowa Interest: Cy-Hawk kickoff weather at Kinnick looks dry with light winds and minimal rain risk, while Iowa vs. Iowa State betting coverage continues to lean heavily on Iowa.
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