Agriculture & Workforce: Iowa State University Extension is taking nominations through June 30 for its annual “Iowans Impacting Agriculture” recognition, spotlighting leaders who boost farm resiliency, conserve resources, and strengthen local communities. Local Development: Fort Dodge’s City Council will consider replacing the long-vacant Trolley Center with a four-story project featuring retail and 36 apartments, plus workforce housing tax credit support. Politics & Campaigns: Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is in Des Moines to rally for Iowa Democratic gubernatorial nominee Rob Sand as he faces Republican Zach Lahn after Tuesday’s GOP primary upset. Business Moves: Lightedge, based in Des Moines, says it will start selling IBM Power Virtual Server to IBM i customers, expanding its cloud offerings. Manufacturing Layoffs: Whirlpool confirmed another 288 job cuts at its Middle Amana refrigerator plant, bringing total Iowa layoffs since summer 2025 to 879. Small Business Closures: Des Moines women’s boutique MoMere will permanently close June 20. Public Finance Watch: IPERS has launched a nationwide search for a new CEO after a turbulent spring marked by misconduct-related leadership changes and legal fallout. Ag Policy: Congress is weighing farm bill language that could limit state animal welfare rules, a move Iowa producers are likely to watch closely.