AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoIowa State Parks Passport: Travel Iowa and the Iowa DNR have relaunched the Iowa State Park Passport for 2026. Download it to your phone, log visits to nearly 60 state parks, and earn points toward prizes like camping discounts, tote bags, and a chance at a three-night cabin stay. The program runs through Oct. 31, and it includes a new photo contest this year. Severe Weather Disruption (Midwest): Storms across the Midwest and Northeast knocked out power for hundreds of thousands, damaged buildings, and canceled flights, with tornadoes confirmed near Chicago and a fatal incident reported in Des Moines after a tree fell at a homeless encampment. Burlington River Tourism: River Days returns to the Mississippi this weekend, and Burlington is also gearing up for Viking River Cruise stops with multiple dockings scheduled from late June through September, supported by local volunteers and guided tours. Local Leadership Transition (Clear Lake): One Vision in Clear Lake announced CEO Mark Dodd will retire no later than March 2027, and the board is starting a search for his successor.
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