AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoData Centers & Local Politics: A Wells Fargo report says U.S. data-center moratoriums have surged to 374, with Iowa among the states seeing the most local restrictions as residents push back over power costs, grid capacity, water use, and community disruption ahead of midterms. AI & Workplace Tech: A Business Insider experiment shows AI can mimic parts of newsroom feedback, but still misses the human “read the room” context—highlighting limits for managers and editors. Manufacturing & Training: UNI’s Foundry 4.0 Center is getting $970,000 to buy a 3D sand printer and an induction furnace, aiming to boost research and Iowa industry partnerships. Energy Costs: GasBuddy price checks show E85 averaging $2.81 statewide in the week ending Sept. 5, while diesel stays high (Iowa average $5.53). Community & Business Growth: Cook Sanitation expands in Atlantic after buying Hepler Sanitation, nearly doubling its residential base. Public Safety: An Iowa truck driver was arrested after alleged possession of large amounts of psychedelic/opioid drugs following a reckless-driving stop. Health & Services: NEICAC hosts a Sept. 22 open house in Decorah to introduce its family and community programs.
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