AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHealth Care: A new Iowa hospital study finds ER wait times above the national average in many urban areas, with the longest waits at MercyOne in Des Moines (3:48), UI Hospitals in Iowa City (3:46), and MercyOne Waterloo (3:39), while some rural hospitals like Myrtue in Harlan (1:14) and Grundy County Memorial (1:16) are much faster. Agriculture & Water Quality: Iowa’s Ag department is rolling out expanded cover crop incentives for farmers in the greater Des Moines watershed, aiming to cut nitrate runoff tied to recent lawn watering bans. Courts & Food Policy: A federal judge blocked SNAP waivers that would have limited benefits for soft drinks, candy, and snacks, saying the Agriculture Department lacked authority. Local Government (Fort Dodge): The city is considering leasing vehicles to ease budget pressure, while also approving land sales tied to a Domino’s move and a new small grocery store. Community & Events: Webster City and Clarion are hosting upcoming library and theater events, including “Coop” at the Clarion Public Library and “The Little Mermaid Jr.” at Webster City Community Theatre.
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