AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSchool Safety Tragedy: An Iowa City teacher (24) and a 10-year-old student died after a water emergency during a Lake Macbride field trip; authorities recovered the teacher from the reservoir and later recovered the student after an overnight search, and the district canceled future trips. Public Health Research: Des Moines University researchers found that higher e-cigarette taxes can reduce vaping but may increase children’s exposure to secondhand smoke at home, tied to more smoking in lower-education households. Maternal-Newborn Care: The Wellmark Foundation is backing a statewide IPQCC Engagement Program to help Iowa hospitals—especially rural and Medicaid-serving facilities—strengthen perinatal quality and safety systems. Community Health & Support: United Way of the Great River Region awarded $100,000 to 21 nonprofits across youth opportunity, healthy community, financial security, and resiliency. Health Policy Watch: Iowa employers will keep paying the lowest unemployment insurance tax rates for a fifth straight year as the UI trust fund remains strong. Volunteer & Wellness: Iowa state parks and forests are hosting cleanups this Saturday as part of Statewide Volunteer Day, with 21 sites participating.
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