AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEducation & Workforce: Iowa’s new Teacher Pipeline Dashboard lets residents and districts visualize K-12 teacher vacancy rates by grade level, special education, and 30 subject areas, with year-to-year comparisons from 2022-23 through 2024-25 and updates planned annually. Politics & Cost of Living: A growing split inside the GOP shows up as more Republican candidates urge an end to the Iran war, arguing it’s driving up gas, diesel, heating oil, and mortgage rates ahead of the midterms. Manufacturing & Jobs: Winnebago Industries named Simone Silva vice president for aftermarket and enterprise customer experience, aiming to grow its aftermarket business and improve the ownership journey. Agribusiness & Markets: Grain futures slid as traders reacted to China-related trade signals after the Trump-Xi summit, with soybeans and meal leading declines. Local Business: Iowa City chef Selina Gunn’s home was destroyed by fire, leaving her family searching for housing while she continues her food business. Energy & Agriculture: Farmers and analysts continue to point to diesel prices as a major pressure on harvest economics, with diesel costs tied to broader inflation concerns.
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