AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoLocal Pride & Community: Fort Dodge’s fifth annual Pride Festival returns Saturday on Central Avenue, aiming to spotlight LGBTQ+ businesses and allies and draw 400–600 people. Downtown Summer Events: Main Street Fort Dodge brings back “Lunch on Central” for June, July and August with $8 meals and proceeds supporting downtown programming. Iowa Sports (Prep): East Marshall’s Nathan Frye struck out 11 in a complete-game as the Mustangs beat Marshalltown 5-1; St. Edmond topped Pleasant Valley 4-1 in softball. Iowa State Athletics: Iowa State’s 2025-26 season recap highlights a 29-8 run to the Big 12 semis and March Madness wins, while a Big 12 home-opponent list sets up next season matchups. Higher Ed Debate: A new Iowa law requires UI students to take American history and government courses starting Fall 2028, with the Center for Intellectual Freedom designated to offer them—sparking academic freedom concerns. Business/Jobs: JK Moving names Andrew Doane vice president of human resources, bringing 30+ years of HR leadership. Health & Safety: Elevated bacteria levels are driving beach closures and swimming advisories across the U.S., with Iowa-area families urged to watch local updates.
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