Community Health & Prevention: Davis County’s Nichole Jones is honored for the Walk for Life, with proceeds funding mammography and breast health education. STEM in the Classroom: North Fayette Valley teacher Tracy Nuss brings real-world experience back through the Iowa STEM Teacher Externships Program, including work with the Decorah Fish Hatchery and water/soil testing. Education & Belonging: Cedar Rapids’ Jefferson High opens a new Freshman Academy aimed at cutting chronic absenteeism and easing the middle-to-high transition. Local History: The University of Iowa’s Halsey Hall—opened in 1915 as a women’s gym—faces demolition by summer 2027 as dance facilities relocate. Civic Engagement: In Cedar Rapids, advocates plan to escort immigrant voters to polls amid fears of ICE. Public Health Watch: Wisconsin reports a high measles count, with Iowa also listed among neighboring states seeing cases. Arts & Culture: Civil Rights icon Ruby Bridges draws a packed crowd at UI’s Hancher Auditorium, setting a new lecture attendance record. Agriculture & Food Policy: USDA announces a seed research push to sequence U.S. seed stores and strengthen DOJ seed-industry investigations. Sports Spotlight: Former Illinois State standout Kate Del Fava earns her first senior USWNT call-up.