AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoWorkforce & Education: Hawkeye Community College will lead a statewide push to expand Workforce Pell, aiming for 50+ short-term training programs by 2030 with a $10.8M U.S. Department of Labor grant. Teaching Shortages: The Iowa Department of Education launched a Teacher Pipeline Dashboard to visualize K-12 vacancy rates by district, grade level, and subject from 2022-23 through 2024-25. Culture & Arts: Davenport’s Adler Theatre announced Alice in Wonderland—a Romero Britto collaboration with International Ballet Stars—coming May 13, 2027; Central College in Pella will stage Bernstein’s Trouble in Tahiti Sept. 30–Oct. 3; and University of Dubuque hosts A Broadway Cabaret Oct. 2 with John Cariani. Community & Belonging: A Sioux Center rally brought local pastors and others together in support of immigrants amid rising arrests and detentions. Arts Funding: Des Moines Art Center received a $100,000 climate grant to replace its 40-year-old air-handling system. Local Safety: Linn County warns of phone scams demanding money to “release” jailed loved ones. Politics & Economy: Trump announced a $15B Mesabi Metallics steel mill in Iowa, promising thousands of jobs as the midterm push heats up.
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