AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHousing & Homelessness Funding: The Iowa Finance Authority will award $200,000 to two Iowa homeless services groups—New Visions Homeless Services (Council Bluffs) and Shelter House (Iowa City)—to pilot new approaches aimed at making homelessness “rare, brief and nonrecurring.” Affordable Senior Housing: IFA also named Merle Hay Plaza and Apartments (Gratus Development) the 2026 Federal Housing Tax Credit Innovation Set-Aside winner, targeting affordable senior housing by reworking underused mall space, with up to about $14 million in federal credits over 10 years. Water Quality & Health: A new Iowa poll finds water quality is the top issue for 60% of voters ahead of November, as the Iowa Environmental Council launches “Protect Water Prevent Cancer” tied to rising cancer rates and links to environmental risk factors. Iowa Business Leadership: West Des Moines-based Merchants Bonding Company announced a leadership reshuffle: Larry Taylor becomes CEO (Jan. 1, 2027) and Elisabeth Sandersfeld moves up to president. Agribusiness Markets: Iowa Agribusiness Radio reports “lofty” grain prices are creating marketing opportunities for producers, but also added demand risk as global competitors discount U.S. grain. Election Logistics: Iowa begins accepting absentee ballot requests for the Nov. 3 election, with ballots mailed starting Oct. 14.
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