AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoData Centers & Local Control: Palo’s City Council advanced a Google data center zoning ordinance after a 4-1 vote, setting up a dedicated district while residents pressed for more details on local impacts. Municipal Planning: Marshalltown approved a four-month data center moratorium to give officials time to tighten rules, after earlier pause efforts failed. County Rulemaking: Jefferson County held another work session on a proposed data center ordinance, aiming to define permitting standards before any developer files. Community Development: Keokuk is seeking a forgivable $270,000 IEDA loan to demolish and remediate nuisance properties, building on existing city budgets. Agriculture Economy: Iowa Farm Bureau and partners released a report pointing to a multi-year farm downturn, with net farm income down sharply and costs outpacing revenues. Food Safety & Trade: Mexico lifted pseudorabies restrictions on U.S. pork offal, easing pressure on exporters; meanwhile, a cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to Taco Bell lettuce continues to draw scrutiny. Energy & Growth: Black Hills Energy reported $1.65B in community economic impact across its service region. Business & Education: Kirkwood Community College placed an $88M bond referendum on the November ballot for facility upgrades and workforce programs.
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