AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoData Centers in Iowa: A new look at the “physical factory of the digital world” has residents asking what comes with the boom—jobs and tax gains versus water, energy, noise, and whether the work is permanent. Local Impact in Ames: Ames Electric says the city’s existing data centers are “extremely small,” using about as much power as a gas station, even as a larger proposal is reviewed. Iowa City Downtown Plan: The Iowa City Downtown District is adding two leadership roles—economic vitality and arts alliance—to keep downtown vibrant as the city’s core evolves. Cedar Rapids QTS Grant: QTS says it will announce a $5 million workforce development grant aimed at building local construction and operations talent for its expanding data center campus. IHSAA Baseball Brackets: State tournament play runs July 20-24, with 1A/2A in Carroll and 3A/4A in Cedar Rapids. Iowa City Water Tower Photos: Photos show a partially demolished tigerhawk water tower in Iowa City. Sports Note: Iowa confirms wide receiver Terrence Smith is no longer on the 2026 roster. Public Safety: Kentucky AG Coleman joins a coalition pushing tougher rules to curb scam robocalls and texts.
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