AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoLocal Government: Erica Haack, a Northwest Iowa native, was confirmed as city administrator of Prairie City, taking over Sept. 14. Student Mental Health: Colfax-Mingo and other rural districts expanded behavioral health support through Wellmark’s School-Centered Behavioral Health grant, with demand outpacing funding. Community & Youth: John and Kendra Halferty were inducted into the Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame at the Iowa State Fair. Arts & Culture: Ambrocia Worthington is featured as a Landmark Artists spotlight, blending nature, faith, and creativity. Education Real Estate: A prospective buyer of closed Newton elementary schools raised his bid after feedback, proposing to gift buildings to local groups. Statehouse/Regulation: Iowa’s Department of Insurance named Julie Pearce acting deputy commissioner for market regulation. Iowa Economy/Ag: Farmers told USDA officials fertilizer prices are squeezing budgets and raising bankruptcy fears. Public Health: U.S. measles cases climbed to 3,294, with Iowa among states facing broader national risk. Sports (Iowa): The Hawkeye Marching Band unveiled a Derek Phillips tribute painted on the marching field.
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