AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoLivestock Alert: USDA confirmed a New World screwworm case in a 3-week-old calf in Zavala County, Texas, the first in the U.S. in decades—prompting containment and eradication steps and raising fears for Iowa’s cattle supply and beef prices. Iowa Politics: In the GOP governor primary, Trump-endorsed Rep. Randy Feenstra conceded to Zach Lahn, a rare setback for the president’s Iowa influence; on the Democratic side, Paralympian Josh Turek won the Senate primary, setting up a Turek vs. Ashley Hinson matchup in November. Food Assistance: Iowa joined federal SNAP restrictions, blocking undocumented immigrants and some others from benefits, while tightening retroactive eligibility for Medicaid-covered groups. Local Government: Marshall County supervisors chose EMC for workers’ comp coverage for FY27, ending a decade-long run with IMWCA. Sports & Schools: Norwalk and Ankeny Centennial advanced in Iowa boys soccer state semifinals; UNI’s Zach Lutmer landed on the Lott IMPACT watch list; Valley Lutheran fired administrator Lucas Tanney effective immediately amid sexual exploitation and grooming allegations.
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