AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoIowa Economic Development: Gov. Kim Reynolds signed House File 2801 to amend the state’s MEGA tax incentive program, boosting incentives for a single rural-county project to up to 10% over 10 years—clearing the path for Mesabi Metallics’ proposed $15B steel mill in Lee County. Deal & Industry Moves: Intertape Polymer Group (IPG) acquired Iowa shrink-film maker Clysar in Clinton, expanding IPG’s protective packaging lineup. Defense & Tech: Shield AI set up a three-state U.S. network for its X-BAT autonomous fighter, with production in Washington, flight testing and fleet support in Kansas, and prototyping in Texas—using an X-Forge 3 site in Des Moines. Local Business & Community: Two Iowa farmers repurposed former hog barns into a mushroom operation, turning livestock infrastructure into value-added products. Public Safety & Consumer Watch: Iowa AG officials warned residents about scams, citing thousands of complaints statewide. State Politics: Iowa lawmakers are in special-session mode around steel incentives, while candidates continue to frame the project as either a jobs engine or a risk. Sports (Iowa): Ohio State visits Iowa in a top Big Ten matchup Saturday at Kinnick.
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