AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoField of Dreams, MLB in Iowa: The Phillies and Twins meet again in Dyersville as Kyle Schwarber heads to the cornfield for Thursday’s game, with the park now a permanent landmark and MLB’s legacy expanding beyond baseball. NATO/Defense in Des Moines: U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matt Whitaker told Iowans the U.S. needs faster, “good enough” munitions and more testing freedom, pointing to what he saw in Ukraine. Medicaid work rules hit Iowans with disabilities: A new federal requirement to re-check Medicaid eligibility based on work, volunteering, or school is raising alarms that people with disabilities will be forced to choose between benefits and careers. Local storm damage and power outages: Severe storms knocked out power for tens of thousands in eastern Iowa and hit communities like New London with downed lines, trees, and major cleanup. Wapello County jail expansion: Supervisors moved forward with a roughly $45 million bond plan to expand the jail, with a vote set for Aug. 25. Iowa State Fair fun with a purpose: Blank Park Zoo is letting fairgoers name a baby giraffe, voting daily with corn kernels. Sports on the home front: Northern Iowa opened with a 4-0 shutout, while Iowa football continues to draw preseason attention on major watch lists.
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