AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoIowa State Fair travel: DART is ready for Park & Ride service Aug. 13–23, with free parking at the 7th & Center Street garage and the Iowa State Capitol, then buses to Gate 10 every ~15 minutes from 8 a.m. to midnight (shorter hours Aug. 23). Economic development: The Iowa Economic Development Authority approved $2.01M in tax credits for Electrical Power Products’ 420,000 sq.-ft Des Moines expansion (200 jobs) plus incentives for other manufacturers and startups, totaling 312 jobs and $62.9M in new capital. Health watch: Iowa has 112 cyclosporiasis cases in 2026, but officials say they’re not yet linked to the national outbreak tied to Taco Bell lettuce. Road & travel disruptions: A charter bus fire on I-35 near the Des Moines metro caused slow traffic as passengers waited for another bus. Outdoor planning: Experts warn tick numbers are high this summer, with earlier-than-usual activity in the Midwest—use prevention when hiking and camping. Gas prices: AAA says Iowa’s average gas price is $3.82, up 14 cents this week, with a 30-cent spread between metros. Parks for road trips: A guide highlights 10 Iowa state parks worth adding to your bucket list, from Backbone to Maquoketa Caves.
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