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High School Sports Spotlight: Ada Hansen (CAM) defended her Iowa Class 1A state titles with a 400 hurdles win in 1:01.28, setting a new Class 1A meet record, while other standout finishes kept the Blue Oval buzzing. Local Politics & Campaigns: Marshalltown-area GOP candidate Adam Steen addressed a death threat reported days earlier, telling supporters authorities were contacted after calls warned attendees would be harmed. Education & Culture: A national pushback against classroom screens is spreading—parents and districts are testing limits, and Iowa is part of the trend after states moved to curb device use. Community Arts: Fort Dodge’s Exposition Park is getting a new public-art setup, with a ribbon-cutting unveiling a walking path and rotating sculpture pads. College & Community Impact: Drake University says its events helped drive more than $400 million in Des Moines-area economic impact over the academic year. Higher Ed Upheaval: Simpson College announced budget cuts that eliminate or reduce multiple teams and staff roles ahead of summer.

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May 12, 2026

UNE, Des Moines University create new path to podiatric medicine

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Meridian adds Firelei Báez, Jeff Koons and Ilia Malinin to 2026 Culturefix honorees

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Ancestoring book links genealogy to AANHPI identity and heritage

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Indiana, Georgia and North Carolina add CLT to public university admissions

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IOWA CLASS 1A STATE TRACK MEET, DAY 2: CAM's Hansen gets second championship of weekend

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