AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoIowa Politics: Sen. Chuck Grassley, 93, told Iowa Republicans he doesn’t want a Democratic governor picking his U.S. Senate successor if he dies in office—an issue tied to how Iowa fills Senate vacancies. Immigration & Work: USCIS reports Iowa logged 1,931 H-2B worker approvals tied to in-state worksites for fiscal 2026 through June 30, 2026. Tech & Campaigns: The Alliance for a Better Future is pouring $1M+ into AI-safeguards issue ads backing GOP Senate candidates, including Ashley Hinson in Iowa. Education & Community: Iowa City’s 3rd annual Africa Fest brought music, food, henna and a parade of nations to the Ped Mall. Sports & Culture: ESPN’s College GameDay heads to Iowa City for Iowa vs. Ohio State, the show’s first visit to Iowa’s campus in two decades. Public Life: Iowa City’s Young Women’s Resource Center is working to close gaps for young mothers, including free supplies and support—while transportation remains a major hurdle. Local Pride: FarmChem in Floyd ranked ninth among Iowa small workplaces in the Des Moines Register Top Workplaces list.
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