Community Health: Hundreds gathered in Johnston for the inaugural Walk for Frontotemporal Dementia, with Emma Heming Willis joining local advocates and organizers aiming to fund research and caregiver support. Public Health Policy: A public health economist in Iowa says the FDA’s embrace of harm reduction marks a new phase in tobacco control—expanding safer nicotine options for adults while protecting youth. Faith & Community Calendar: Multiple listings of religious gatherings across Des Moines, East Iowa, North Iowa, Northeast Iowa, West Des Moines, and Johnson, plus City of Des Moines adoration and confession schedules for Sept. 20–26. Arts & Education: Iowa high schools are invited to join Poetry Out Loud, with state winners advancing to Iowa’s Feb. 28, 2027 competition and then nationals in Washington, D.C. Local Culture & Outdoors: Cedar Rapids’ Linn County Izaak Walton League hosts a free National Hunting and Fishing Day open house Sept. 26 with archery, fishing lessons, and conservation groups. Local Governance: Kirkwood Community College’s Iowa County Leadership Council meeting is set for Oct. 7, with updates on programs and a $88 million bond referendum. Sports (Iowa ties): Lake Conference teams posted strong results at the Roy Griak Invitational, including Wayzata and Maple Grove top-20 finishes.