AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoIowa Politics: Senate hopefuls Ashley Hinson and Josh Turek sparred over attendance, tariffs and the Iran war, while governor candidates Rob Sand and Zach Lahn traded attacks in their first debate. Farm Economy: A new study estimates agriculture supports one in four Iowa jobs and a third of the state’s GDP. Wet fields are also slowing harvest, adding pressure for farmers already facing tight margins. Privacy: Wapello County’s license-plate reader policy is drawing scrutiny after it told deputies not to mention camera use during traffic stops; Sheriff Don Philips says public records requests have surged. Des Moines Roads: Overnight closures on eastbound I-80 near Jordan Creek Parkway start Sunday, with a temporary NE 29th Street closure planned for Oct. 14. Hawkeyes: Quarterback Hank Brown is questionable with a shoulder injury, and Jeremy Hecklinski is expected to start against Washington.
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