AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCampus & Education: The University of Northern Iowa’s Our Tomorrow campaign raised a record $342.8 million from more than 34,000 donors, supporting scholarships, academic programs, athletics and campus improvements. Religion & Public Life: Satanic invocations at Iowa City and Ottumwa council meetings drew national attention and local objections; in Ottumwa, the mayor called for a moment of silence. Mason City schools also adopted a religious-expression policy in response to a state law. Rural Iowa: Researcher and state agriculture candidate Chris Jones says corn and soybeans cover most of Iowa’s farmland, limiting water-quality gains, and argues for a more diverse farming system. Community Life: Sioux City’s Fall Fest kids’ day brought families to the Public Museum, while Des Moines is set to host its first Pumpkins After Dark at Water Works Park.
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