AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFederal Energy Update: The U.S. Department of Energy has closed a $1.9 billion loan to restart Iowa’s shuttered Duane Arnold nuclear plant, with NextEra targeting a return to power by 2029. Iowa Politics & Water: Iowa Senate race messaging is heating up as Democrat Chris Jones highlights Des Moines River water quality after a kayak trip, while Ag Secretary Mike Naig argues Iowa’s investments are working. Public Safety: Des Moines police detained two people after a K-9 search tied to a Tuesday shooting near MLK Jr. Parkway and Atkins Street. Courts: A Wisconsin man, Stanley Pophal, was sentenced to 8 years in federal prison for a $14.25 million wire fraud and money laundering scheme involving investors across Iowa and Wisconsin. Local Economy: Cedar Rapids’ Cedar Crossing casino is ramping up hiring, planning to bring on hundreds of workers ahead of its November opening. Agriculture: Rain has helped crops in parts of Iowa, but too much moisture is raising disease pressure as harvest approaches. Sports: Iowa’s Cy-Hawk week continues with major volleyball and football coverage, plus local standouts like Landon Blum setting a state receiving record.
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