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Education Leadership: Iowa City Community School District named Amy Kortemeyer as interim superintendent starting July 1, with a one-year contract approved after a messy financial history came to light. Local Governance: Bremer County supervisors discussed opioid settlement funding, rural speed limit changes, roadside vegetation management, and new open-meetings requirements. Books & Learning Rights: A new report says book bans are increasingly coordinated and institutional, targeting titles tied to race, gender, and LGBTQIA+ identities. Community Grants: Downtown Charles City is accepting applications for Main Street Iowa Challenge Grants offering up to $100,000 for building improvements, with local deadlines in August. Culture & Heritage: The National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library in Cedar Rapids acquired a replica of the Bohemian Crown Jewels, celebrating Czech history with a reception and music. Family & Health Policy: Iowa’s July 1 law changes include new abortion pill restrictions, plus other healthcare and criminal justice updates. STEM & Workforce: SkillsUSA recognized an Iowa student from State Center at the national conference, and Rivermont Collegiate is running a free math acceleration camp using AI-based personalized learning.

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