AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoDes Moines Shooting: A postal employee is accused of shooting two coworkers at the main post office Thursday. Three workers were injured, and the suspect faces attempted-murder charges; none of the injuries was reported as life-threatening. Election Shift: Rob Sand won the governor’s race and Josh Turek flipped Iowa’s U.S. Senate seat, while Democrats gained 11 Iowa House seats. Republicans still control the Legislature, but with a narrower majority. Jobs and Industry: John Deere plans to close two Iowa plants within three years as it reshapes manufacturing, putting local jobs and communities in focus. Public Health: Iowa’s measles outbreak has reached 50 cases, with health officials warning of possible exposure at an Osage health center. Downtown Investment: The state awarded $1.1 million in grants to 11 communities for downtown building projects, including renovations in Boone, Newton and West Des Moines.
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