AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoState Government & Public Safety: Gov. Kim Reynolds appointed Stephen Waymire as Iowa Lottery Administrator, tapping his years leading investigations within the agency and more than 30 years with the Des Moines Police Department. Local Governance: Marengo will hold an Aug. 12 public hearing on a $45.7 million loan agreement for Compass Memorial Healthcare to build new medical office space and renovate hospital facilities. Veterans & Community: Mills County became the 88th Home Base Iowa community for military veterans, joining a statewide effort to connect vets with jobs, housing, and education. Agriculture & Water: Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig says conservation starts with more cover crop acres, with an enhanced cost-share program open for fall planting. Sports & Community Events: Exira-EHK/Audubon advanced in the Class 1A softball tournament with an 11-1 win over West Monona, while Brooklyn’s Wall that Heals is set to arrive July 28 and run July 30–Aug. 2. Business & Daily Life: Hy-Vee now offers online orders with pickup or delivery in as fast as 30 minutes.
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