AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoIowa City Schools Leadership: Amy Kortemeyer will serve as Iowa City Community School District’s interim superintendent starting July 1, after Matt Degner stepped down for family medical reasons; the board will vote on her one-year contract Monday, with Kortemeyer tasked with helping stabilize a budget described as “mind-boggling.” Local Government & Public Safety: Bremer County supervisors discussed opioid settlement funding, roadside vegetation management, and speed limit changes, including a HIPAA compliance service agreement for county public health. Roads & Transportation: Iowa’s default speed limit on paved two-lane roads rises from 55 to 60 mph July 1 under Senate File 378, with counties and the DOT updating signage over the next couple weeks. Health & Law: Iowa’s July 1 law changes include new in-person requirements for abortion pills, plus other criminal justice and consumer protection updates. Community Grants & Preservation: Downtown Charles City is accepting applications for Main Street Iowa Challenge grants up to $100,000 (with dollar-for-dollar matching) to improve commercial buildings. Education & Community: Sheldon Public Library received state accreditation effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029. Statewide Law Enforcement: Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird and FBI Director Kash Patel met with more than 100 Iowa law enforcement leaders on fraud, scams, violent crime, and human trafficking.
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