AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoManufacturing & Jobs: John Deere is expanding hiring in Iowa, planning 30 new jobs at Dubuque Works and calling back 20 workers at Davenport Works to meet higher demand for construction and forestry equipment. Severe Weather & Safety: Storms across the Midwest and Northeast knocked out power for hundreds of thousands, disrupted flights, and produced confirmed tornadoes near Chicago; in Des Moines, a man died after being hit by a falling tree. Local Business & Community Health: Iowa City reported a lightning-caused fire at a 12-unit apartment building that displaced 24 residents; crews contained the blaze and no injuries were reported. Public Finance: Union Community School District posted record FY25 financial results, including revenues exceeding expenditures for the 10th straight year and improved solvency metrics. State Policy & Business Climate: Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate announced an Iowa Businesses Against Trafficking advisory group, now backed by 1,000 businesses, to strengthen prevention and training. Agriculture: Secretary Mike Naig highlighted cover-cropping growth and the cost/profit challenge during a stop in Howard County.
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