AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSkilled Trades & Workforce: QTS is funding a $5M skilled trades program across eastern Iowa, building training access in Cedar Rapids and nearby communities to feed construction and advanced manufacturing hiring. Health & Research: Des Moines University researchers say they can strengthen cancer-fighting T cells by reprogramming their internal metabolism, cutting tumor growth about 75% in mouse models. Energy & Emergency Response: Des Moines County unveiled a new Mobile Electrical Storage System trailer, backed by a $90,000 Iowa Economic Development Authority grant, to keep power for first responders during long outages. Agriculture Policy: USDA finalized a rule letting farmers quantify carbon intensity gains from regenerative practices like cover crops and reduced tillage, with third-party verification. Data & Privacy: Iowa attorneys general joined a multistate settlement with 23andMe over a genetic data breach, with Iowa set to receive a portion of the bankruptcy-related recovery. Local Government & Infrastructure: Sioux City approved engineered plans for a permanent Big Sioux River levee extension in the Riverside neighborhood after major flooding. Education & Training Expansion: NICC launched new Electrician program pathways at its Peosta campus starting January 2027.
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