AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoPublic Safety: Two people were killed in a head-on crash on Highway 30 in Cedar Rapids after a police pursuit across four counties; authorities say the fleeing driver fired at officers and drove into oncoming traffic. In Mason City, a 72-year-old pedestrian was hospitalized after being struck by a car driven by a 16-year-old. Des Moines Shooting: A postal worker faces attempted-murder charges after two co-workers were shot at the main post office; three people were injured. Election Fallout: Democrat Rob Sand won the governor’s race and Josh Turek captured Iowa’s U.S. Senate seat. Democrats also flipped three of the state’s four U.S. House seats and gained ground in the Iowa House. Business and Agriculture: John Deere plans to close two Iowa plants within three years. Sen. Chuck Grassley says he may consider a two-year SNAP funding compromise to help pass a farm bill that would allow year-round E15 sales. Northeast Iowa: The new Lansing bridge linking Iowa and Wisconsin opened five months ahead of schedule, restoring a key Mississippi River crossing. Health: Iowa officials reported a potential measles exposure in Keokuk and expanded the list of exposure locations. College Sports: Iowa and Iowa State men’s basketball each won Friday, while Iowa volleyball was swept by Indiana.
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