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College Football Buzz: College GameDay has locked in Week 1 in Baton Rouge for LSU vs. Clemson, and Iowa fans are already scanning the Hawkeyes’ 2026 schedule for any stop that could bring the ESPN crew to Iowa City or the road. Politics & Power: A new survey finds Trump approval underwater in every key 2026 Senate battleground state, adding pressure to GOP candidates as the midterm fight tightens. Local Schools: Sioux City Schools is ending five elementary specialty programs—Arts A+, Computer Programming, STEM, IB, and Environmental Sciences—citing staffing, training, and funding hurdles. Culture & Community: Over 200 Meskwaki objects have been returned to the Meskwaki Tribal Museum in a major repatriation milestone. Iowa Sports: Burlington’s Kylee Hill qualified for state in shot put and discus, while multiple area track teams punched tickets at qualifying meets. Public Safety & Justice: Cedar Rapids’ insurer will pay $8 million to settle a lawsuit over a 2016 police shooting that paralyzed a Black motorist.

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Iowa’s governor signs over two dozen bills into law

Iowa’s governor signs over two dozen bills into law

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Iowa Community Colleges continue moving toward pre-pandemic enrollment

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1-ON-1: Republican Zach Lahn discusses Iowa Governor bid, agriculture and Make America Healthy Again

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Grossberg confronts challengers and misconduct allegations in primary race

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