AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAffordability Crisis: A new national report finds 45.5% of U.S. households in 2024 couldn’t “make ends meet,” with the share of households struggling still above 40% in most years since 2014—an issue Iowa families feel in food, health care, and housing. Motorcycle Safety: Sen. Joni Ernst and Sen. Gary Peters designated May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, pushing rider education as motorcycle deaths hit record highs. Community & Housing: Habitat for Humanity and John Deere are teaming up for a statewide, first-ever coordinated build effort with 1,200 volunteers helping assemble and raise homes across Iowa. Summer Meals: The Northeast Iowa Food Bank is expanding summer feeding to 16 sites across six counties so kids don’t lose access to meals when school ends. Boating Safety: The Iowa DNR is urging caution as Memorial Day weekend brought 200+ waterway calls, with reminders on life jackets, alcohol, and avoiding hazards. Arts & Culture: Ballet Des Moines’ Cinderella drew families to the Civic Center, supported by a library partnership that brings ballet to hundreds of patrons. Local Sports: Mount Ayr’s Jaylee Shaffer leads the Iowa Girls State Golf field after a 2-under 70, while BCLUW’s girls are in the hunt after day one.
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