AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPublic Health & Food Safety: The Cyclospora outbreak linked to lettuce keeps expanding, with federal investigators running multiple inquiries and Iowa now reporting about 300 cases this year—while guidance and named sources remain uneven across clusters. Community Health & Nutrition: Hy-Vee is running a Back-to-School Community Food Drive through Aug. 23, pairing in-store donations with round-up options and matching monetary gifts to local pantries. Mental Health & Recovery Support: Cass County’s Thrive Iowa Alliance meeting on Aug. 24 will focus on “Strong in Recovery: Ready to Work,” connecting families, employers, and service providers. Disability Services Leadership: One Vision in Clear Lake named Dr. James Williams as its new CEO, effective Sept. 27, to lead disability services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Health Access & Prevention: Registration is open for Iowa’s 2026 Healthiest State Annual Walk on Oct. 7, encouraging 30-minute walks tied to physical and mental well-being. Safety & Trauma: Muscatine police are still searching for an armed and dangerous suspect after a shooting of an officer during a chase; the officer is reported stable.
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