AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMental Health Access: Iowa River Wellness opened in Marshalltown (110 W. Southridge Rd.) to serve patients with multiple licensed therapists and plans to add more staff. Fraud Prevention for Seniors: Iowa State University Extension’s Stay Independent, Healthy Aging series brings a “Spot, Stop and Avoid Fraud” workshop to the Waverly Senior Center on Aug. 7. Rural Health & Community: Cass Health Public Health hosts a free Family Fun Day at the Cass County Fair (July 25) with activities tied to community wellbeing. Food Safety Watch: The cyclospora-linked iceberg lettuce recall tied to Taylor Farms continues to evolve, with FDA saying a prior positive test was a “false positive” while the recall remains in effect; Iowa is among the affected states. Health Care Funding: The University of Iowa reports $536M in research funding for FY2026, but about $5M less from the federal government than the prior year. Water & Health: Central Iowa Water Works eases lawn watering restrictions to Stage II, asking residents to cut outdoor watering by about 50% while following even/odd schedules. Air Quality: Iowa weather coverage highlights heat, storms, and health risks from smoke and poor air quality.
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