AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEducation & Youth Programs: Southwest Minnesota State University’s Psi Chi chapter was named a 2025-26 Psi Chi Model Chapter, recognized for academic excellence, student engagement, and psychology-focused events. School Leadership: Bettendorf school board appointed John Elkin as interim superintendent for the 2026-27 year. Nature & Outdoor Culture: Iowa DNR education leader Megan Taube won Midwest Education Professional of the Year, and outdoor skills classes are drawing more Iowans—especially moms and mixed rural-urban groups. Arts & Community: Turkey River Arts and Music launched in Elkader with free concerts, workshops, and youth outreach, including a July 16 show with Dave Moore. Local Food & Entrepreneurship: Johnson County Historic Poor Farm hosts an Aug. 8 open house to soft-launch a shared kitchen for food and farm business entrepreneurs. Health & Costs: UI Health Care’s Mission Cancer + Blood deal is sparking sticker-shock as patients face higher “hospital” billing rates for routine services. Immigration & Rights: A federal judge intervened in an Iowa man’s ICE detention case after he’s lived in the U.S. since age 11. Public Safety: The Red Cross warns of a blood shortage and urges donations statewide. Sports & Events: The Quad-City Times Bix 7 returns July 25, bringing elite runners and a big community race downtown Davenport.
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