AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 minutes agoCommunity Aviation & America 250: Keosauqua’s Fly Van Buren “Freedom Takes Flight” drew about 25 aircraft and hundreds of neighbors to the municipal airport for a pancake-and-sausage breakfast and a day of sky-high storytelling. Arts & Fundraising: Legacy Theater in Carthage launched a $2 million “A Vision for the Future” capital campaign for a covered entrance, expanded lobby, and multipurpose room, with public meetings set across the region. Local Business & Growth: Webster City approved a development agreement with Edible Gardens Prairie Hills for protein drinks at 401 Des Moines St., while the council also moved budget amendments and backed related city planning. Real Estate Changes: Five 1 Five Realty completed a downtown merger with Neighborhood Realty, keeping agents working under one name with offices at 711 and 633 Second St. Education & Accountability: A former Keokuk school board president formally asked for removal of Superintendent Dr. Kathy Dinger, citing leadership and accountability concerns amid district budget pressures. Sports & Community Pride: Iowa State’s Cameron Pettaway landed on the Jet Award preseason watch list, and NIACC’s 20-year adult-learner free tuition contest continues to open doors. LGBTQ Visibility: Burlington Pride’s “Pride in the Park” drew hundreds for acceptance-focused programming and local vendor support.
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