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Last update: 4 hours agoState Track Buzz: Iowa’s qualifying meets are rolling, with City High’s long jump and sprint-medley highlights in Iowa City and Fort Dodge’s boys track hitting a strong night in Waukee—three automatic state qualifiers plus more at-large spots. Local Business Spotlight: Marshalltown’s Kara Wildman (Happy Tails) earned the 2026 Woman in Business Award, spotlighting a long-running community dog-care operation. Classroom Recognition: Miller Middle School’s Ann Jackson is Iowa’s lone nominee for National History Day Teacher of the Year, with 15 MCSD students headed to nationals in Maryland. Education & Governance: The Iowa City School Board met in closed session and stayed tight-lipped about superintendent Matt Degner amid a financial crisis and public calls for accountability. Arts & Community: Alternating Currents dropped its first 2026 festival lineup wave for Davenport/Rock Island/Bettendorf, with more than 65 artists across genres. Sports Beyond Iowa: BYU’s Creed Thompson won the Big 12 10,000-meter title on opening day in Tucson, while NFCA all-region honors went to Illinois State’s Bella Atkinson and Paige McLeod.
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