Iowa Education & Community: BGM Community Schools is adding four new teachers for 2026-27, while “This Is Iowa” spotlights a veteran kindergarten teacher returning to the classroom after retirement and a runner chasing 50 marathons before losing her vision. School Choice Shift: A superintendent says homeschooling, virtual learning, and private options are growing across Iowa as families respond to changing rules and enrollment patterns. Local Life & Care: An Iowa City family received keys to a first-of-its-kind Habitat home built for wheelchair accessibility and equipped with solar panels. Politics & Voting Rights: Democratic Secretary of State candidate Ryan Peterman says he’ll protect voting rights and personal data while challenging long-time incumbent Paul Pate. Faith & Culture: Tens of thousands gathered for the beatification of Archbishop Fulton Sheen, a major Catholic milestone. Sports & Youth: Iowa’s college and high school sports keep rolling, from MVC soccer matchups to youth golf titles at the Northwest Iowa National Invitational. Global Impact (Iowa in Action): Seven Iowans helped bring electricity to rural Guatemala, including powering a school.