AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoExtreme Heat & Safety: Iowa is in the thick of a dangerous stretch, with heat indexes topping 100 in the Des Moines metro and an extreme heat warning running through Tuesday evening; officials are urging hydration and use of cooling stations. Local Cooling & Road Updates: Fuller Hall is open as a cooling station through Thursday, and Superior Street lane closures for crack sealing start today in Webster City; yard waste rules shift for the Fourth. Iowa City Travel Planning: The University of Iowa is warning drivers about heavy traffic and road closures tied to sold-out Savannah Bananas games, the Big & Rich concert, Iowa City Jazz Festival, and fireworks. Statewide Utilities Oversight: Iowa is expanding an investigation into Black Hills Energy’s safety practices. Health Care Accountability: An Iowa City couple will receive a $312,500 settlement after a “botched” eye surgery at UI Health Care. Public Works & Infrastructure: Iowa Highway 3 is set to close in Wright County for a bridge replacement through Nov. 3, with detours posted. Community & Culture: Charles City downtown building owners can apply for Main Street Iowa Challenge grants up to $100,000.
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