AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoLocal Sports Spotlight: Aurora-area track athletes from the Aurora Sundowners Track Club and Aurora Flyers turned in strong showings at the AAU Junior Olympic Games in Iowa, including medal finishes for Jakoi Ruff and Amari Lewis. Politics & Civic Life: Democrats approved a new 2028 presidential primary calendar, putting South Carolina first (Jan. 22) and replacing Iowa and New Hampshire’s traditional early spots—aiming to test candidates with Black, Latino, and union-heavy electorates. Iowa Campaign Trail: Independent Michael Bridgford pitched a “national movement” for independents at the Des Moines Register Political Soapbox, while independent Dave Bushaw urged Iowans to build an “independent movement” beyond the two-party system at the Iowa State Fair. Culture & Community: Des Moines band “Back to Vinyl” will open the Warren Cultural Center’s 2026-27 season on Sept. 12 with classic rock and southern rock hits. Health & Care: An Iowa nonprofit, Iowans for Adoption, is planning a Sept. 17 gala in Ames to push for permanency for children stuck in foster care. Faith & Identity Debate: A former ACOG Iowa chapter chair says she was pressured to resign after raising concerns about WPATH transgender care guidelines.
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