AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPolitics & Culture War Rhetoric: A new wave of “commies” talk is being used to paint Democrats as radicals, but Iowa-focused coverage pushes back on the fear-mongering and what it means for the House fight. Local LGBTQ+ Community: Trans Sanctuary Davenport is hosting a public meeting on protecting gender transition care, as Iowa debates what “sanctuary” could look like. Pride & Community Events: Hundreds turned out for Pride in the Park, with drag performances, a sensory hour, and a brand-new DSA Heart of Iowa chapter booth. Reproductive Health & Elections: Planned Parenthood says it survived Medicaid defunding and is now planning a $47M midterm push to protect access. Rural Faith & Change: A Tipton church’s slow decline mirrors wider rural church struggles to keep pastors and reach younger Iowans. Tech for Youth: Cedar Rapids middle schoolers are trying a summer coding-and-creation camp aimed at turning students into tech builders, not just users. Sports & Local Color: Pride, fairs, and track action all made headlines—from monarch butterfly education at the Central Iowa Fair to Josh Thompsen’s first Sport Mod win.
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