AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoGrants & Early Learning: Iowa West Foundation announced more than $4.6 million in second-cycle grants across southwest Iowa, including major preschool funding for Green Hills Area Education Agency in Pottawattamie County and a $50,000 boost for Imogene’s North Bar/South Bank renovation. Mortgage Costs: Bankrate reports 9 in 10 Americans are overpaying on mortgages; in Iowa, Des Moines (83%) and other metro areas show similar patterns, with experts urging multiple same-day rate quotes. Education Policy: Rural districts are weighing how Iowa’s expanding Education Savings Account program could reshape budgets and enrollment, with critics warning public schools may lose staff and programs. Blood Shortage: LifeServe Blood Center is urging eligible donors to book appointments after supply dips to just a 1–2 day range for several types. Des Moines Media: Former KXNO sports hosts Sean Roberts and Lucas Strain are launching a new digital show, “Beyond the Bench,” on the Rush Radio Network. Sports (Local/Regional): The Cedar Rapids Kernels fell 3-2 to Peoria; Iowa State soccer coach Matt Fannon announced retirement after the 2026 season; and the Cubs acquired Kevin Gausman from Toronto ahead of the trade deadline. Community & Safety: The family of an Ankeny teen killed in a July 4 shooting spoke publicly for the first time, calling her “innocent” as the case moves forward.
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