AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoIowa Economy: Iowa’s unemployment rate held steady at 3.2% in June, beating the national average (4.2%) as the state added 600 jobs; trade and finance led gains while manufacturing and business services shed jobs. EMS Funding: Fayette County officials are weighing an “essential tax levy” as rising EMS costs strain volunteer-run services, with reimbursements falling far short of what’s billed. Public Safety: West Des Moines police arrested a second teen and charged him with first-degree murder in the July 4 Fourth of July shooting that killed 17-year-old Teonnie Tillman. Health Watch: Taco Bell is pulling potentially impacted lettuce from its supply chain amid a fast-growing cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to Taylor Farms, with Iowa farmers watching the ripple effects. Election Security Debate: Fact-checkers and election officials push back on new claims in Trump’s primetime speech about election vulnerabilities, including references to Oklahoma in declassified documents. RAGBRAI Prep: Marshalltown EMS and firefighters trained with a simulation trailer ahead of RAGBRAI, aiming to be ready for the surge in riders and crashes. Sports & Culture: Iowa State added four transfers to its women’s wrestling roster, while Des Moines-area fans get more summer sports buzz as local events and college athletics gear up.
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