AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoIowa Politics: Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear rallied in Des Moines for Iowa auditor Rob Sand, arguing Democrats can flip the governor’s seat in 2026 against GOP nominee Zach Lahn after a tight primary. Campaign Trail: Beshear also signaled broader Democratic momentum, pitching Sand as a candidate who can win statewide while Democrats aim to pick up key seats. Local Government & Community: Marshalltown celebrated the grand opening of the Apgar Family Water Plaza at Mega-10 Park, a public-private project meant to become a Latino community gathering spot. Sports—Cubs: Chicago’s Jameson Taillon left Sunday’s loss to the Giants with a strained left hamstring and is expected to land on the injured list; Javier Assad was recalled from Triple-A Iowa. Sports—Prep Baseball/Softball: St. Edmond’s Gaels earned a 5-4 CYO tournament win over Gehlen, while St. Edmond softball split ranked matchups, beating Remsen St. Mary’s in eight innings. Weather & Safety: Northern Iowa faces off-and-on showers and flooding risk into Monday, with more severe potential later in the week.
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