AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEducation & Community: Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig opened applications for the permanent Choose Iowa Local Food for Schools Program, a $200,000 grant effort that helps districts buy Iowa-grown food with a 1:1 match requirement. Local Schools & Facilities: Red Oak school leaders updated progress on Inman Elementary renovations, including steel work, added screening, and HVAC timing that may push parts of the project past the start of the year. Arts & Culture: Standing Ovations Live announced “Behind the Scream” Q&As for the 30th anniversary of Scream, with David Arquette appearing at screenings in Sioux Falls and Iowa among other stops. Sports (Iowa ties): Caitlin Clark’s latest Fever performance drew praise from ESPN analyst Dick Vitale, who called her a legit WNBA MVP contender. Civic Life: DMPS will hold the final public input session on school boundary and Signature School recommendations tonight in Des Moines. Food & Farming: The World Food Prize Foundation named Jacob Hunter director of donor relations, bringing him back after Iowa education and social media roles. Public Safety/Health: Iowa DNR and ISU Extension are taking registrations for a Chronic Wasting Disease Ambassador training in Decorah.
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