AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoUI Health Care Parking Fight: University of Iowa Health Care is raising employee parking permit prices at multiple locations, with some increases reported at more than 240%, prompting a Change.org petition signed by thousands. UIHC says the changes align permits across its system and reinvest parking revenue into maintenance and construction. Food Safety Watch: Iowa is seeing a significant rise in cyclosporiasis (Cyclospora), with more than 270 confirmed and probable cases reported; health officials note a multi-state outbreak linked to Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce explains only part of the total. Healthy Eating in Action: A hydroponic farm in the basement of WesleyLife’s Meals on Wheels building in Des Moines is growing herbs, leafy greens, and edible flowers for meal programs and for the Iowa State Fair, where leftover greens are sold to fund the organization. Community Health Support: The Iowa Governor’s Charity Steer Show raised $572,000 for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Iowa, pushing total donations past $6.5 million since 1983. Public Health Reminder: Iowa radon awareness efforts continue with free DIY home testing kits, highlighting radon as a leading lung cancer risk for non-smokers.
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