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Minnesota GOP Primary: In Steele County, Republicans out-voted DFL by about 750 votes, with GOP Gov. nominee Lisa Demuth narrowly beating Mike Lindell by 30 votes locally—an Iowa-relevant reminder that Trump-endorsed candidates can still split support at the county level. Iowa Federal & Defense: U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matt Whitaker told Iowans in Des Moines that the U.S. needs “good enough” munitions faster, and that spectrum and state/local testing limits can slow defense tech trials. Medicaid & Disability: A report highlights how Medicaid income rules and new federal work-check requirements can stall career growth for people with disabilities. Iowa Courts & Campus: A former Iowa State grad research assistant sued ISU and the Board of Regents alleging disability discrimination and retaliation. Local Public Safety: Johnson County voters will decide in November on a downsized jail and sheriff’s office plan after deteriorating facilities drove inmates out of county. Iowa Elections & Campaigns: Rep. Ashley Hinson faced callers at a telephone town hall over her refusal to sign a petition tied to releasing Epstein-related government files. Community & Health Funding: Lisbon-area voters get a Sept. 1 special election on funding for EMS staffing, including full-time paramedics. Surveillance & Utilities: A national investigation describes industry-funded “education” retreats involving utility regulators and tech firms, raising conflict-of-interest concerns. Sports & Iowa Tourism: MLB’s Field of Dreams is now a permanent ballpark, with the Twins hosting the Phillies in Dyersville.

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