AGP Executive Report

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Education & Youth Sports: The Iowa State Board of Education approved rules letting 8th graders compete in high school athletics starting Aug. 1, with schools deciding which teams to open up and the “No Pass, No Play” rule not applying to 8th graders. School Leadership: Union Community School District in La Porte City named Michael Bruns as its next middle school principal, bringing years of district activities and at-risk coordination experience. Farm & Community Safety: South Tama County Elementary hosted a farm safety day with Iowa State Extension, Tama County Farm Bureau, and Public Health, including grain bin and ATV safety lessons. Health & Community Education: A “Cancer in Iowa: 99 Counties Project” presentation at Iowa Central aims to boost cancer education, prevention, and early detection. Local Culture & History: Tama County’s Flag Day celebration tied America’s 250th anniversary to local history with performances, historic portrayals, and cultural dancing. Tourism & Arts: Gov. Kim Reynolds attended Clear Lake’s Surf District ribbon cutting after a Destination Iowa grant helped fund revitalization, including Surf Ballroom upgrades and the Oaks Hotel. Community Art: Fairfield students and the school’s GSA painted a new downtown mural, commissioned through Leadership Fairfield and supported by local grants and businesses.

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