AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEducation & Access: Iowa State Fair’s Sensory-Friendly Morning returns Aug. 19 with quieter grounds, calming rooms staffed by ChildServe therapists, and trained volunteers—an accessibility win for families. Community & Food Security: Kids Feeding Kids’ KFKids summer institute brings Iowa FCS teachers together to package scratch-made meals and tackle food insecurity in classrooms. Local Culture & History: Shell Rock Museum’s vintage toy exhibit brings back hand-crafted playthings, while Marshalltown’s HSMC event “Jane Addams” spotlights the Nobel Peace Prize winner through live historical interpretation. Sustainability & Agriculture: USDA finalized a Regenerative Feedstock Rule letting farmers quantify carbon intensity gains from cover crops and reduced tillage, potentially boosting biofuel value. Disaster Preparedness: Des Moines County’s new solar-powered emergency response trailer (MESS) aims to keep power and communications running during extended incidents. Health & Care: Avera is acquiring CNOS of Dakota Dunes, expanding specialty care across Iowa’s tri-state region. Civic Life: Waverly-Shell Rock School Board swears in a new board secretary and updates its handbook, including pausing AI language for more guidance.
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