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Arts & Community: Des Moines band “Back to Vinyl” kicks off the Warren Cultural Center’s 2026-27 season with a Sept. 12 show of classic 70s arena anthems, 80s hits, and southern rock; tickets are $25 for adults with free admission for students. Disability Services: Clear Lake nonprofit One Vision names Dr. James Williams as its new CEO starting Sept. 27, bringing decades of disability and workforce-rehab experience. Local Recovery Work: Thrive Iowa Alliance meets Aug. 24 in Atlantic to focus on “Strong in Recovery: Ready to Work,” connecting employers, nonprofits, healthcare, and recovery sponsors. Nature Education: SOAR in Sunnyside Park hosts “Breakfast with the Birds,” featuring two rehabilitated falcons and their recovery stories. Education Demographics: Iowa Department of Education data spotlights growing Hispanic enrollment in multiple counties (including Page, Fremont, and Montgomery), alongside county-by-county shifts in student diversity. Culture Wars in Iowa: The ACLU of Iowa and the Satanic Temple sue Iowa officials over repeated denials for a “family-friendly” holiday event at the Capitol rotunda. Sports Spotlight: NASCAR’s Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway is set for 7 p.m. ET on USA, with Ryan Blaney on the pole; meanwhile, 16-year-old Tristan McKee makes headlines after a weather-delayed Truck Series debut. Politics & Voting: Democrats approve a 2028 presidential primary calendar that puts South Carolina first, aiming to elevate states with more diverse Black and Latino electorates.

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