AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCongressional Politics: Republicans are lining up for Iowa’s open 2nd District seat, with former state lawmaker Joe Mitchell and Sen. Charlie McClintock pitching different conservative paths to challenge Ashley Hinson. Federal Courts & Public Safety: A Fort Dodge man, Matthew Groat, was sentenced to nine years in federal prison for trafficking meth and cocaine, including sales to people cooperating with law enforcement. Local Government: The Tama County Board of Supervisors approved DOT preconstruction updates, a HomeBase Iowa application, and multiple alcohol/liquor permits, along with $221,895 in claims. Health & Community: Power of Produce returns to the Toledo Farmers Market, bringing produce vouchers for kids and PoP PLUS support for adults 65+. Iowa Politics (National): Iowa Democrats urged the DNC to restore “first-in-the-nation” caucus status for 2028. Statehouse/Guard: Gov. Reynolds extended a fuel-transport access proclamation and announced about 120 Iowa National Guard soldiers will deploy to Washington, D.C., for America250 preparations. Sports: Iowa high school postseason action continues, including a lighting-suspended Marshalltown girls soccer match and Fort Dodge’s girls soccer win advancing to regionals.
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