AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSteel Plant Incentives: Iowa lawmakers returned to the Statehouse to consider raising the MEGA tax incentive cap for Mesabi Metallics’ proposed $15B Lee County steel complex, after the company signaled it won’t proceed under the current 5% limit; residents at the Capitol questioned whether the project is being rushed and raised concerns about water, energy, and whether eminent domain could be needed. Public Safety & Crime: A Dubuque police lieutenant faces a federal charge for allegedly distributing prescription amphetamine, while Cedar Rapids named Brent Smith as its next fire chief. Environment: The Iowa DNR is investigating a fish kill on the Little Maquoketa River near Peosta tied to suspected manure runoff, and officials are advising downstream users to avoid the water. Education & Community: Des Moines schools launched a Spanish-language podcast, and Iowa Workforce Development rolled out a Career Training Physical Expansion grant program to help training partners expand capacity. Sports: College GameDay is in Iowa City for Ohio State vs. Iowa, with the matchup drawing major attention ahead of Saturday.
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