AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoNature & Heritage: Calkins Nature Area in Hardin County is carrying on its founders’ vision of nature as a classroom, with family members helping visitors learn and connect along the Iowa River and prairie. Education: Iowa’s governor candidates differ on education savings accounts, which helped more than 41,000 students attend private schools last year; the program’s current budget is $350 million. Cedar Rapids schools are also weighing bell schedules ahead of a 2027-28 reorganization, with families and staff set to review options. Student Well-Being: Drake University and IMPACT Community Action Partnership are working to make food pantry support easier for students to find and use. Women Making a Difference: Des Moines’ Oct. 22 Power of Fearless event will feature farmer and writer Darcy Maulsby, Love For Red founder Maanya Pandey and 2026 Women of Influence Alum of the Year Kristi Knous. Local History: Fort Madison’s council backed a grant application to help revive the Old Fort replica, a local attraction dating to the 1980s. Youth Achievement: Nearly 725 Iowa 4-H members took part in communications events at the State Fair, building presentation skills and confidence.
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