AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoIowa Courts: The Iowa Supreme Court blocked the University of Iowa from using a “first-generation” proxy to redirect a blacks-only scholarship, sending the case back for a new plan that matches the original donor’s intent. Local Governance: Iowa County supervisors voted to appoint a new sheriff instead of holding a special election after the former sheriff resigned to become a U.S. marshal. State Politics & Elections: Iowa’s GOP governor nominee Zach Lahn won the primary and will face Rob Sand in November, with Lahn’s campaign leaning on family-farm, education, and water-crisis themes. Education Policy: Newton High School reported 567 cellphone violations and plans to revise enforcement and expand phone use for educational purposes. Public Safety & Infrastructure: Des Moines International Airport warned of traffic delays starting Monday during terminal-related roadway work. Community & Food: Fort Dodge’s Farmers Market returns this week, and Chariton schools are running a summer meal program for kids. National Watch (with Iowa ties): Congress failed to extend FISA Section 702, raising the odds of a lapse in spy powers.
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