AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoOpioid Prevention Meets NASCAR: YSS teamed up with NASCAR driver Carson Ware for the Iowa Speedway weekend, using the “Before it Becomes More” campaign to push prevention, early intervention, and honest addiction conversations. Community & Culture: Mason City won a top Iowa League of Cities honor for its River City Riverwalk and Waterfront District, turning Willow Creek into a public space with art and educational features. Faith & Film: “American Martyr: The Stanley Rother Story” heads to theaters Aug. 25–27, spotlighting the Oklahoma priest’s life and canonization cause. Local History in Motion: A “zoo on wheels” wildlife exhibit once toured Iowa schools for decades, and Davis County’s wax museum project continues sharing local leaders’ stories. Family Budgeting: Iowa’s back-to-school sales tax holiday runs Aug. 7–8, with savings on eligible clothing and shoes. Child Care Expansion: Newton YMCA landed a $210K Prairie Meadows Legacy Grant to grow licensed child care capacity. Human Rights & Safety: A Cedar Rapids trafficking survivor says online images from his abuse still circulate, while Cedar Rapids police urge residents to lock cars to curb thefts.
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