AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCancer & Rural Health: A new report-style look at Iowa’s rising cancer burden spotlights families seeking answers as one Cass County patient describes years of treatment and the strain on caregivers. Workplace Recognition: Oelwein’s Edward Jones office earned second place in the Des Moines Register/USA Today 2026 Iowa Top Workplaces, with local advisors credited for the culture. Public Health: Wisconsin measles cases climbed again, with additional Iowa County cases pushing the state total to 192. Local Community Win: In Ottumwa, a USPS postal kiosk at South Side Drug Store will stay open after a petition prompted USPS to reverse a planned closure. Politics & Fuel Prices: U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson and Senate rival Josh Turek both pressed affordability plans in Des Moines, with Hinson calling for Congress to return and act on gas and diesel costs. Iowa Sports: Iowa field hockey beat Ohio State 4-1, while Iowa volleyball fell to Ohio State 3-1 in its Big Ten opener. Road & Safety: Iowa DOT scheduled an overnight I-80 eastbound closure at the Northeast Mixmaster for pavement patching Oct. 1.
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