AGP Executive Report
Last update: 1 hours agoIowa’s Election Shift: Rob Sand’s victory for governor and Josh Turek’s Senate win marked a major change in Iowa politics; Sarah Trone Garriott and Lindsay James also helped put faith and “love your neighbor” at the center of Democrats’ winning message. Sand has named transition leaders and opened a website for state government jobs. Arts & Identity: Des Moines’ Slipknot gets a fresh look at “Psychosocial,” the 2008 anthem that helped establish the band as more than a masked-metal spectacle. Model and refugee advocate Adot Gak, who settled in Iowa after fleeing Sudan, says she’s determined to speak for displaced people. Education: Iowa’s public universities reported $9.5 billion in revenue for fiscal 2026, but leaders are preparing for enrollment and budget pressures. Faith & Free Speech: A federal judge ordered Iowa to allow the Satanic Temple’s holiday event at the State Capitol. Community: Brianne Fitzgerald’s new development role at the Des Moines Area Religious Council builds on years of nonprofit work and a focus on connecting people.
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