End-of-Life Planning: SDSU Extension is hosting a free Sept. 1 webinar on “Organize This!” to help Iowans and other communities prepare for caregiving and legal decisions, with a Sept. 1 Zoom session and local volunteer recruitment. Mental Health Access: Des Moines University Clinic added its first psychology intern, expanding adult therapy and new psychotherapy groups while training future Iowa clinicians. Adoption & Foster Care: Iowans for Adoption is gearing up for the Sept. 17 “From Hope to Home” gala in Ames to recruit foster/adoptive families and fund adoption support. Local Education Leadership: Keokuk’s interim superintendent Todd Liechty begins a new school-year role after decades in Iowa schools, while North Polk students get a Friday off after the first week. Community Safety Planning: Sioux County supervisors voted against $1 million insurance for the Festival of Speed, effectively shutting down plans near Boyden. Politics & Campaigns: Rob Sand is pitching a less partisan Iowa governor’s race, courting independents and Republicans in county-by-county town halls. Sports & Culture: The Hooters origin movie is in the works, and NASCAR’s regular season finale at Daytona (Coke Zero Sugar 400) is set for Saturday night on NBC.