AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCyclospora Food Safety: The CDC says the iceberg lettuce–linked Cyclospora outbreak has expanded to 15 states, including Iowa, with 6,358 cases, 278 hospitalizations and two deaths in Michigan—most new state additions reflect illnesses already underway, not fresh exposure. Workforce & Education Funding: The U.S. Department of Education approved Iowa Central Community College’s Workforce Pell EMT program, letting eligible students use Pell Grants for a 14-week training path. Community Development Grants: BTC Bank and FHLB Des Moines awarded $400,000 in matching grants—$40,000 for a permanent veterans services home in Grundy County and $360,000 to restore a historic Gallatin downtown building. Local Business & Growth: Topgolf is set to open Aug. 14 in Monona, bringing a new entertainment-and-recreation venue expected to employ about 200–250 people. Energy & Infrastructure: Des Moines County supervisors heard about a bitcoin mine and potential AI data center power use as the county weighs data center impacts amid a moratorium. Sports Business Note: The Chicago Cubs added Kevin Gausman to their rotation, with a Friday debut expected in Kansas City.
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