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High School Sports: Glenwood’s Hawkeye 10 streak is over—Atlantic ends the Trojans’ seven-year reign with five golds, while Creston’s Panthers pull a triple threat at the H10 meet (field event, relay, and open race wins). Local Schools: Waterloo adds five minutes to the school day to meet state instructional-hour requirements, shifting elementary dismissal later and secondary start times earlier. Public Health: Iowa melanoma cases are up 169% since 1992, and a Clay County nurse is urging monthly skin self-checks and yearly dermatologist visits for higher-risk Iowans. Community & Care: Mills County clears the first reading of an ordinance targeting staffing problems at “adult dependent facilities,” aiming to reduce sheriff call-outs when residents wander. Culture & Growth: Drake neighborhood plans include new mixed-use and affordable townhome developments, while DeWitt’s free “Tunes in Town” concert series returns with a full 2026 schedule.

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