AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPublic Health: Iowa HHS says confirmed measles cases have climbed to 22, up from 19 last week, with officials urging vaccination and calling ahead if you think you’ve been exposed. Weather & Safety: Another round of late-season heat hit northwest Iowa Friday, with highs in the low 90s and heat indexes pushing past 100; some football kickoffs were moved later due to the conditions. Local Government: Iowa City approved an $8 million loan to cover payroll and cash flow until state funding arrives in October, and splash pads are set to close Sept. 8 for winterization. Politics & Policy: Gov. Kim Reynolds renewed calls for a total kratom ban, warning about dependence and life-threatening risks as Iowa considers stronger statewide action. Business & Community: Urbandale rejected a Buc-ee’s land-use amendment, leaving other Iowa cities to pitch the mega travel stop. Crime & Courts: Oskaloosa police charged a fifth suspect in the Aug. 11 Kwik Star armed robbery; in Council Bluffs, police announced an arrest tied to an online child predator operation.
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