AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoElection Oversight: Johnson County says 2,017 absentee ballots were omitted from unofficial results. An audit and recount of about 36,000 absentee ballots is underway; officials say the missing votes won’t change any race. Hawkeye Sports: Iowa beat Northwestern 24-10 on the road, while Iowa State fell 42-31 at Baylor. Iowa high school football semifinal matchups are set after Friday’s quarterfinals. State Politics: Democrat Rob Sand’s gubernatorial win and other Democratic gains marked a major shift, though Republicans retained control of the Iowa Legislature. Sand has named his transition team. Jobs: John Deere plans to close two Iowa facilities as part of a U.S. restructuring, including its Ottumwa plant in fiscal 2028. Public Health: Iowa has reported 50 measles cases this year, with health officials identifying new potential exposure locations, including in Keokuk. Community: Hansen Family Hospital’s Survivors Gala raised $24,000 for its mammography fund, helping ensure patients can get screenings regardless of ability to pay.
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