AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSchool Finances: Iowa City’s school district overspent its capital projects fund by about $45 million over four years, as it prepares $32.5 million in cuts and possible school consolidations. Energy: Linn County supervisors unanimously rejected Alliant Energy’s proposed gas plant, citing land-use, safety and infrastructure concerns; the Iowa Utilities Commission could still approve it in December. Rural Health: Shenandoah’s sole full-time OB-GYN highlights Iowa’s maternity-care shortage: 57% of counties lack an obstetric facility, and nearly four in 10 are maternity-care deserts. Election 2026: Iowa’s 1st District candidates Mariannette Miller-Meeks and Christina Bohannan sparred over the economy, health care, tariffs and the farm bill. Gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand withdrew from a debate after his brother-in-law died in a crash. Harvest: Iowa farmers face high diesel costs as harvest continues; the White House announced $8 billion in aid, while Sen. Chuck Grassley urged passage of a farm bill. Hawkeyes: No. 15 Iowa returns from its bye to face Minnesota Saturday, with Jeremy Hecklinski named starting quarterback.
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