AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoIowa IT Shake-Up: Gov. Kim Reynolds says Iowa will outsource state IT operations to Amazon Web Services and Cognizant, affecting more than 200 workers, while the administration touts $525M in savings and “individualized” job offers. Ag Tech for Real-World ROI: Tech Hub LIVE returns to Des Moines July 20–22 with a practical ag-tech focus, including AI, compliance, cybersecurity, finance, and farm workflows aimed at proving measurable returns. Workforce Training in Feed Manufacturing: Iowa State’s Kent Feed Mill and Grain Science Complex is expanding hands-on training for grain, feed, and agricultural technology careers. Health Tech & Education: A new P&G and American Academy of Family Physicians push highlights how few Americans connect oral health to whole-body health. Weather & Preparedness: Severe storms and tornado risk are in the forecast; Des Moines County urges residents to sign up for Alert Iowa for faster severe-weather updates. Basic Income Study: A University of Pennsylvania-led study on $500/month for low-income Iowans reports gains in savings, reduced stress, and stronger sense of agency.
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