AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoIowa Elections & Money: National governors groups are pouring cash into Iowa’s governor race—Democratic Governors Association backed Rob Sand with $2.5M and the Republican Governors Association’s PAC put more than $5M into Zach Lahn—while new fundraising reports also show Iowa AG Brenna Bird and challenger Nate Willems each pulling in about $1.95M, with $1.5M from their national party allies. State Government: Gov. Kim Reynolds appointed Stephen Waymire as the new Iowa Lottery administrator, a longtime Des Moines police leader now moving into lottery investigations leadership. Public Health: Cyclospora cases in Iowa nearly doubled year over year, with 112 confirmed so far and about half tied to international travel. Local Governance (Data Centers): Dubuque held a public input session to shape a future data center ordinance, with residents focused on water use, grid strain, zoning, and accountability; the county has a 12-month construction moratorium. Public Safety & Labor: Yankton County sheriff’s deputies voted unanimously to join Teamsters Local 120. Health Care Costs: Iowa’s ACA marketplace insurers filed proposed premium hikes for 2027, with some increases reaching double digits. Agriculture & Trade: The United Soybean Board named Courtney Knupp as incoming CEO starting Oct. 1.
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