AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoNonprofit Funding Watch: IRS data show Fayette’s Rainbow Land Preschool led local nonprofits in government-grant share of revenue in 2024 (39.2%), while Dubuque’s Dubuque County Firefighters Assn topped the list there (88.8%) and Muscatine’s Muscatine’s Center For Social Action led in Muscatine (30.0%); other high-share standouts included Council Bluffs’ Pottawattamie County Housing Trust Fund (82.1%) and West Des Moines’ Iowa Health Care Association Foundation (96.1%). Healthcare Costs: University of Iowa Health Care is raising employee parking permit prices starting Nov. 1, with thousands signing a petition after some lots reportedly see increases above 240%. Trade & Tariffs: Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley told Canadian media the tariff threat is a “lever” and a “wake-up call,” as negotiators race to avoid new U.S. tariffs. Local Infrastructure: Paullina is weighing a water system upgrade, with a preliminary engineering report and possible new well aimed at addressing manganese levels. Consumer & Fraud Signals: BBB Scam Tracker logged 1 report in Granville in July; statewide, Des Moines led Iowa cities with 20 reports. Energy Prices: GasBuddy data show Iowa premium gas averaging $4.63 for the week ending Aug. 8, with Dubuque County’s lowest premium at $4.74.
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