AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMidterm Campaigns: President Donald Trump rallied in Sioux City for Republican Senate candidate Ashley Hinson and gubernatorial hopeful Zach Lahn as Iowa’s competitive races draw national attention. Fundraising is close in three contested U.S. House races. Lahn’s running mate, Derek Wulf, faces court allegations that he owes his parents about $275,000 in farmland rent; he says the family is working through the matter. Rural Health: Democrat Rob Sand visited Van Buren County Hospital to discuss rural care access and staffing shortages. Iowa City’s CommUnity Crisis Services is also expanding after securing five federal contracts to back up crisis helplines in other states. Cancer Screening: Sen. Chuck Grassley and Rep. Hinson introduced a bill to make screening guidance easier for doctors and patients to access. Water and Agriculture: The state agriculture candidates split over fertilizer rules: Democrat Chris Jones proposes a tax on fall fertilizer use, while Republican Mike Naig favors farmer education and better nutrient management.
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