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Water Quality Push: Polk County just launched a public education campaign on nitrate concerns in the Raccoon and Des Moines Rivers, including how water is tested and what to watch for if you swim or kayak—plus a site for updates at yourwateryourhealth.dot.org. Healthcare & Community: Cedar Rapids’ Spokes of Hope bike ride on June 6 will raise money for Mercy’s Hall-Perrine Cancer Center Hope Fund, covering practical patient needs like meals, supplements, and transportation. Local Politics: In Johnson County, letters and coverage keep spotlighting the June 2 supervisor primaries, with voters weighing candidates like Mandi Remington and District 4’s Rod Sullivan vs. V Fixmer-Oraiz. Education Spotlight: Iowa’s Department of Education released a new Profiles of Excellence video featuring Storm Lake’s Teacher and Paraeducator Registered Apprenticeship Program. Culture & Service: Webster City’s All Cultures Equal (ACE) is closing June 30, shifting its mission into a new fund to keep supporting food insecurity and language access.

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