AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSevere Weather Watch: Another round of strong to severe storms is expected across Iowa Wednesday, with heavy rain and possible tornadoes and damaging winds prompting alerts. Energy & Local Power: Cedar Falls approved the $80 million Viking Energy Center, a gas power plant, to help the city manage strained demand and provide backup when wind and solar are low. Agritourism: Iowa Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig announced the second annual Choose Iowa Farm Crawl, June 26-27, opening member farms and businesses statewide for local food and farm experiences. Public Safety: A paving worker was electrocuted after a rake contacted a low-hanging power line in Iowa County; he remains in critical condition. Consumer Scam Alert: With World Cup games in Kansas City, Iowans are warned about ticket and sports memorabilia scams, including fake listings and bad parking deals. Health: A University of Iowa study finds ovarian cancer symptoms are often misread as depression, which can affect treatment. Community Support: North Iowa summer meal sites are available for kids and teens through federally funded SUN Meals, with a searchable site finder.
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