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1. Iowa's measles cases rise to 38 on the year; Polk County urges MMR vaccines for protection (weareiowa.com) — Des Moines-area families are being urged to stay vigilant as Iowa's measles outbreak climbs to 38 cases, even though Polk County isn't yet directly affected. Local health officials stress that the MMR vaccine is the best protection and encourage parents, especially of infants and young children, to talk with their providers about on-time or accelerated vaccination options.
2. Northern Iowa community lands $675,000 state grant for new swimming pool (northiowatoday.com) — Des Moines residents will see big changes at Sleepy Hollow Sports Park, with a $4.25 million state grant helping fund a $17 million expansion of skiing, tubing, lodging, and outdoor activities. The same round of state awards backs a new swimming pool in Jewell, several manufacturing expansions, and two Iowa startups, including a Des Moines firm aiding homelessness services coordination.
3. Benedictine Stuns Grand View: NAIA Football Upset Explained (victorysportsnetwork.com) — Grand View University football fans in Des Moines saw a shocker as No. 9 Benedictine rallied late to beat the top-ranked Vikings 21-17, ending Grand View's 32-game winning streak and 73-game regular-season run. Strong clock control, a pivotal fourth-quarter fumble on a punt, and efficient play from Benedictine's offense now guarantee a shake-up in the NAIA rankings.
4. Carlisle Floyd Adaptation Brings Steinbeck Novella to Life (news-usa.today) — Des Moines Metro Opera's production of Carlisle Floyd's Of Mice and Men is reaching viewers well beyond the metro as Iowa PBS broadcasts the performance statewide. The partnership lets residents experience a major local cultural production from home, while spotlighting how regional institutions keep high-caliber opera accessible to students, educators, and arts fans across Iowa.
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