AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoArts & Community: The Iowa Women’s Jazz Sextet is set to play Sept. 12 at the Amana Performing Arts Center, part of the Iowa Women’s Jazz Orchestra’s push for women and girls in jazz across the state. Civic Life: Urbandale’s Civility Dialogues brings together leaders including former Gov. Tom Vilsack to talk leadership and civic trust—how communities move forward when people disagree. Local Culture & Heritage: Burlington Public Library kicks off the Smithsonian traveling exhibit “The Americans and the Holocaust” with events for kids and adults, including film screenings and book discussions. Community Services: United Way of Central Iowa names Laura Sweet as chief advancement officer, highlighting how one in three Central Iowans benefits from its programs. Public Safety & Tech: West Burlington considers an ordinance to rein in electric scooter misuse after summer complaints. Education & Workforce: Iowa Central’s Workforce Pell expansion is echoed nationally as Ivy Tech gains approval for an eight-week medical assistant program. Health & Grief: Iowa’s Fearless podcast launches “Doing the Hard Thing,” featuring death doula Kerri Hays on grief and end-of-life planning. Politics & Culture: Iowa’s Senate and governor races are shifting in new ratings, with the Senate now described as a toss-up and the governor’s race leaning Democratic.
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