AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCourt Watch: An Iowa judge dismissed President Donald Trump’s lawsuit against the Des Moines Register and pollster J. Ann Selzer over the 2024 Iowa Poll, saying the claims amount to protected political speech and don’t fit Iowa fraud law. Tragedy in Johnson County: A Lake Macbride field trip for Borlaug Elementary ended with the deaths of a 24-year-old teacher and 10-year-old student, after a search in and around the Coralville Reservoir spillway. Water & Health: Linn County geologists are mapping groundwater contamination risk, overlaying pollution sites, CAFOs, landfills, and geology to flag where aquifers are most vulnerable. Public Safety & Local Life: Estherville approved new rules for e-bikes and other battery-powered mobility devices, while rejecting a 10 mph sidewalk limit. Business & Jobs: Hawkeye Community College will host the Cedar Valley Manufacturing Conference Oct. 28 in Waterloo, focused on workforce and tech in manufacturing. Weather: Dry today, with rain chances returning tonight and increasing Thursday in the Omaha area.
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