AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoIowa Politics: Iowa Republicans have locked in the state’s “first-in-the-nation” GOP presidential caucus status through 2028, after RNC meetings and a carve-out calendar decision. Elections: Absentee ballot requests are now open for Iowa’s Nov. 3 election, with Oct. 19 as the request deadline and Oct. 14 the start of mailing. Public Safety: U.S. Marshals are asking for help locating escaped fugitive Angelo Campbell in the Sioux City/Woodbury County area. Courts & Crime: A man accused in a Lyon County courthouse break-in in Rock Rapids has been sentenced to 20 years after a plea deal. Water & Agriculture: Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig is pushing a science-based approach to water quality while campaigning with farmers; meanwhile, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds issued a harvest proclamation allowing certain overweight hauling under limits. Local & Community: Sioux County warns residents about a phone scam impersonating deputies to demand money for “early release” and ankle monitors. Sports: Iowa and Iowa State are gearing up for the Cy-Hawk football showdown.
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