AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSTEM & Schools: Iowa’s Department of Education awarded $2 million to expand career academies, with Ellsworth Community College and Iowa Western Community College each getting $1 million to build new regional centers and grow work-based learning. Community Health: Tama County Public Health and Home Care received a $1,000 grant from the American Legion Foundation to support its rural health bridge project for maternal health families, low-income residents, and veterans. Water & Conservation: Three Des Moines Lobe strip-tillers launched The Lobe Rangers to push conservation that actually cuts nitrate levels, arguing voluntary programs aren’t moving fast enough. Local Culture & Festivals: Traer’s Winding Stairs Festival returns Aug. 7–8 with a “Harvest the Fun” theme and community events around the town’s iconic staircase. Jobs & Training: Iowa Western is also getting a $2 million state grant to expand its transportation and logistics center in Council Bluffs. Food & Heritage: A major fire at Iowa’s kosher meat plant in Postville threatens supply ahead of the High Holidays.
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