AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoState Parks Passport: Iowa’s State Park Passport is back for 2026, letting visitors earn points at nearly 60 parks through Oct. 31, with prizes like camping discounts and a chance at a three-night cabin stay. Manufacturing Jobs: John Deere says it will hire 30 workers at Dubuque Works and bring back 20 employees at Davenport Works to meet rising demand in construction and forestry equipment. Emergency Preparedness: MercyOne North Iowa will run an emergency drill June 17 at the Mason City Airport and inside the hospital, with extra emergency vehicles on scene but no disruption to patient care. Storms Across the Midwest: Severe weather knocked out power and damaged homes, with tornadoes confirmed near Chicago and at least one Iowa death reported after a man was hit by a falling tree. Rural Health Planning: Keokuk residents packed city hall for a community meeting on the planned rural emergency hospital model from Insight Health Services, focusing on what services will be offered and how stabilization and transfers would work. Community Giving: Upper Des Moines Opportunity launches its “One Dollar Difference” fundraiser, aiming to raise $1 for every person served last year across 12 counties. Local Events: Art on the Square returns Saturday in Oskaloosa, and Havenpalooza at Friendship Haven in Fort Dodge is set for June 19 to raise money for resident support.
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