AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoIowa Politics: Zach Lahn named state Rep. Derek Wulf as his running mate, pairing the governor hopeful with a fourth-generation farmer who chairs the House Agriculture Committee and touts a fight against “corporate overreach.” Storm Aftermath: Southwest Iowa residents are assessing damage after straight-line winds and hail drove barn boards into a home near Stanton/Bethesda, with reports of baseball-sized hail in the area. Health Care: Northgate Care Center in Waukon was added to the federal list of nursing homes eligible for special-focus status after recurring medication and staffing problems. Local Economy: Iowa City’s downtown reshuffle continues as Hills Bank buys part of the former ACT campus for $20.7 million, aiming to consolidate operations and lease space. Community Planning: Dubuque is launching public input on a potential ordinance to set expectations for future data center development, focusing on water, power, noise, traffic, and emergency response. Sports & Courts: A judge declared a mistrial in a Burlington bar-fight murder case, while a separate NCAA gambling ruling keeps Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby eligible for the 2026 season.
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