AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoArts Funding: Iowa City approved a nearly $2M endowment for the arts, aiming to give local cultural groups steadier support. Education & Community: Des Moines named Beth Pattschull director of early childhood education as the district expands preschool access. Local Business & Growth: Fort Dodge’s 720-acre Crossroads of Global Innovation industrial park earned Iowa Certified Site status, clearing the way for faster investment in bioscience, advanced manufacturing, and renewables. Civic Learning: At the Iowa State Fair, the Alliance for Civic Education of Iowa set up a mini U.S. citizenship quiz booth to prep students for a new state graduation requirement. Politics & Schools: West Central school board approved rules for transportation tied to college classes, shifting some responsibility to students and families. Culture & Books: North Liberty is getting Firefly Books, opening in fall 2026 with a children’s focus and a home for the Iowa Youth Writing Project. Environment & Recreation: Lee County Conservation Board bought an 80-acre former sand plant site, adding an 18-acre lake to its public fishing and wildlife area. Music: Des Moines synth-pop artist DEĀ EX MACHINĀ released the concept EP “APO/THECARY,” blending disability pride themes with a sci-fi recovery story.
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