AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoSTEM & Schools: Iowa educators gathered for the BEST STEMposium in Earlham, with tours and a new STEM BEST 250 initiative tied to America 250. Math Talent: The Iowa Department of Education invited 785 top-scoring third graders to apply for National Math Stars, with mentoring and STEM summer experiences. Local Education Moves: Dubuque schools approved buying the Keystone Area Education Agency facility for $2 million to expand its Re-engage Dubuque program and online classes. Workforce Training: Iowa Western Community College is set to expand skilled trades training with nearly $1 million in federal funding for new labs and equipment in Atlantic and Clarinda. Community Celebrations: Ottumwa’s fifth annual Juneteenth celebration drew big crowds to Central Park for music, vendors, and performances. Culture & Music: The Iowa Rocks Talent Contest is now accepting applications for young musicians statewide, with video submissions and a chance at recording time. Sports Business: Iowa State announced it will start selling alcohol at Jack Trice Stadium and Hilton Coliseum this fall as athletics budgets face rising costs. Voting Rights: The U.S. Supreme Court declined to review an Arkansas case that advocates say further weakens enforcement of the Voting Rights Act.
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