AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoVeterans & Memorials: Memorial Day services rolled across Marshall County, with local leaders and groups honoring the fallen, including Missing in Action wreaths and Quilts of Valor at the courthouse and veterans parks. Local Recognition: Jim Peterson of Gowrie was named Fort Dodge Veterans Council’s Veteran of the Year during the Terry Moehnke Veterans Memorial Park observance. Historic Honor: Sleepy Eye marked the 101st anniversary of Civil War Medal of Honor recipient Sgt. Alonzo H. Pickle’s burial. Health & Community: The Iowa 4-H State Council kicked off a statewide hygiene drive for Ronald McDonald House Charities, collecting travel-size toiletries through June 8. Politics: GOP gubernatorial candidate Adam Steen made a final-pre-primary stop in Marshalltown, pitching himself as the party’s best shot against Rob Sand. Business & Jobs: Iowa’s BIG incentive program sent more than $10.8M in state tax credits to Charles City and other projects, including Cambrex’s planned pharmaceutical expansion. Public Safety/Health: Iowa signed a law banning insurance prior authorizations for cancer screenings and emergency care, aiming to cut delays.
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