AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoIowa Energy & Utilities: MidAmerican Energy filed with the Iowa Utilities Commission to adjust its natural gas delivery rates, saying the change would affect only the delivery charge (not the gas itself) and keep typical bills lower than two decades ago. Iowa Politics: Iowa State athletics director Jamie Pollard says he plans to retire next summer after 22 years, with the school starting a national search for his replacement. Iowa Agriculture & Policy: U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson rallied pork producers and swine leaders with Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig to push her “Save Our Bacon Act,” targeting state animal-welfare rules she says could threaten family farms. Local Government & Growth: Jasper County leaders certified the Newton Rail Park site, a move meant to clear reviews and speed up development. Sports: Kirk Ferentz was named to the 2026 Dodd Trophy preseason watch list, and Fort Dodge’s softball season continues with a home playoff opener Saturday. Public Safety: An accidental Apple Emergency SOS alert triggered a large multi-agency response in Iowa County, but responders found it was unintentional and no one was hurt.
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