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Last update: 5 hours agoCity Hall Fight: Marshalltown’s council voted down next steps on a proposed 3% gas-and-electric franchise fee, sending the process to legal review and raising the odds the question lands on the November 2027 ballot. Local Politics: Three Democrats are in the June 2 primary for Johnson County supervisor District 2, while Republican Phil Hemingway runs unopposed. Education & Tech: Iowa’s Department of Education says Canvas access is back after last week’s cyberattack, with “few impacts” reported and no evidence personal data was compromised. Sports & Community Pride: Iowa coach Ben McCollum locked in a contract extension through 2032 after the Hawkeyes’ Elite Eight run; meanwhile, Cedar Falls and Le Mars athletes are turning postseason meets into momentum. Workforce & Training: DMACC received $2 million for a new trades and industry center in Ankeny, aiming to open in January 2027. Culture & Service: Women United of North Central Iowa is collecting items for teacher survival kits—small comforts for a new school year.
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