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Fuel Prices Watch: Iowa’s premium gas hit a low of $3.99 in O’Brien County (week ending Sept. 5), while diesel is at record highs statewide—AAA cites $6.06/gal today—pressuring trucking, farming, and construction costs. Energy & Infrastructure: The Iowa Utilities Commission is setting hearing dates for Summit Carbon Solutions’ proposed changes to its carbon sequestration pipeline, with supporters pushing for earlier 2027 dates and opponents arguing for delays tied to harvest and an ongoing lawsuit. Disaster Recovery: FEMA continues to fund N’West Iowa flood recovery, including $2.87M for Sioux County buyouts and additional grants for Rock Valley and the Rock Valley School District. Rural Iowa Funding: USDA awarded $2.8M to rebuild tornado-damaged infrastructure in Minden and Greenfield, including water treatment and emergency medical facilities. Consumer & Legal: Iowa’s Meta settlement could send about $100 to eligible teens via a $25M restitution fund, plus school resource officer support. Workforce & Education: UI Dining will add national vendors to the IMU renovation, and Iowa is promoting Workforce Development Month and NDEAM employer nominations. Agriculture: Iowa farmers pressed USDA on fertilizer pricing and alleged market dominance, as diesel and fertilizer costs squeeze budgets heading into harvest.

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