AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCommunity Grants & Health Access: Goodwill of the Heartland is rolling out Healthcare Career Connections, a free three-week program with job shadows and career navigation starting Oct. 19 in Davenport, then expanding to Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and the Quad Cities. Local Culture & Live Music: Le Mars’ Olson Cultural Event Center hosts The Bash Live on Sept. 19 with Dane Louis, Diamond Avenue, and Not Quite Brothers—volunteer-run and built to bring free concerts to the community. Education & Public Health: The Iowa Court of Appeals will hear a Dordt University COVID vaccine exemption case in Spirit Lake on Sept. 15, tied to a nursing student’s religious-discrimination claim. Safety & Daily Life: A Quad Cities coalition launches “Ride Safe ‘n Smart” to curb sidewalk and trail injuries from e-bikes and e-scooters, with billboards and safety messaging across local cities and health partners. Politics & Rights: An Iowa man faces a terrorism threat charge after allegedly calling a school board member over a vote blocking a transgender teacher hire. Food & Summer Living: A simple tomato sandwich gets its moment—ripe garden tomatoes, toasted bread, and mayo, no overthinking.
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