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NASCAR at Iowa Speedway: Ryan Blaney put himself on the front of the grid, winning the pole for Sunday’s Iowa Corn 350 with a 134.191 mph lap, edging Kyle Larson by just 0.018 seconds. Track upgrades: Iowa Speedway is starting a $20 million repave this week, replacing the hybrid surface and aiming to reshape how the racing lanes behave. Chase pressure: Blaney’s pole matters for the regular-season title chase, while Denny Hamlin starts deep after brake issues. Local community spotlight: FOCUSS opened its Youth Crisis Observation Center in Newton, offering a calm, supervised alternative to detention for kids in crisis. Education leadership: Clarke University named Dr. Michael C. Gleason as VP for academic and student affairs, bringing more than 20 years of higher-ed experience. Trades and hands-on learning: MARSHALLTOWN hosts the 2026 Iowa Regional SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500 on Oct. 1, with a public competition built around real masonry skills. Sports beyond NASCAR: Speediatrics and the YMCA in Newton are using NASCAR-linked grants to build youth programs and get kids to the track.

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