AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoImmigration & Education: An Iowa family legally living in the U.S. on a visa says the state denied their education savings account because the mother’s visa isn’t “permanent,” even though the ESA law only requires Iowa residency—raising fresh questions about how school-choice rules are applied. Arts & Community Events: Davenport’s Redstone Room hosts the Yogev Shetrit Trio for a June 21 Third Sunday Jazz Series show with an Andalusian-jazz vibe. Food & Local Culture: The Bookworm of Edwards brings a June 24 talk on the history of bacon and how it went from taboo to mainstream. Juneteenth & Bridge-Building: Des Moines’ Lutheran Church of Hope+Elim welcomed activist musician Daryl Davis to discuss building bridges during unrest. Iowa State Fair: The Swine Barn at the Iowa State Fair is getting a $19.6M makeover, with phase one finishing by Aug. 13. Summer in the Neighborhoods: Sioux City launched “Pop-up Park” events with family activities, including nutrition classes through Iowa State University. Local Economy: The Iowa Economic Development Authority approved job-creating expansions in Independence and Newton, plus tourism grants including $1M for Le Mars pickleball courts. Policy Watch (Higher Ed): Iowa’s Board of Regents will review DEI/CRT content in general education at the state’s public universities every two years starting in 2026-27.
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