Iowa Education & Sports: The Iowa Board of Education approved emergency rules implementing a new state law letting 8th graders play any high school sport, with the decision still left to local schools; the rule takes effect Aug. 1. Rural Health Funding: Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Healthy Hometowns grants, including federal approval for Iowa’s Graduate Medical Education expansion that could add 128+ physician trainees statewide, plus new cancer “health hub” awards. Public Safety & Accountability: Lansing EMS responded to a state auditor report flagging thousands in improper spending and says it’s tightening internal controls. Local Government Watch: Hazleton named Danette Lujan as mayor after a resignation, while rate-change ordinances were tabled for better public notice. Iowa Courts & Records: The Iowa Public Information Board issued multiple rulings tied to public records disputes involving cities and a public library, including claims about fees and incomplete responses. National Politics With Iowa Stakes: Congress appears headed toward a lapse of FISA Section 702 after House and Senate votes failed, as Democrats demand changes to the acting DNI pick. Public Safety Ops: Wapello County and partners conducted a sex offender compliance check, issuing 10 arrest warrants for registry violations. Healthcare Access in the Quad Cities: Bettendorf is launching a co-responder program pairing officers with a mental health professional, funded by a federal grant.