Rural Health & Air Ambulance: MedForce flight nurse Miranda Benner says about 70% of flights are hospital-to-hospital transfers, often to the University of Iowa’s Level I trauma center, while the rest are emergency scene responses—highlighting how aviation bridges gaps for southeast Iowa patients. Local Government & Money: Fort Dodge released an audit showing FY2025 revenues of $81.96M (up 7.3%) and expenses of $101.94M, with four findings tied to budget and interfund loan issues. Data Centers & Water: A Palo data center owner went viral opposing a proposed Google project, arguing it isn’t “done right” on water use and energy efficiency and pushing for more concrete details. Public Safety & Storms: Confirmed tornadoes hit Illinois and Iowa Wednesday night, with officials reporting significant damage and ongoing response challenges. County Contracting: Webster County supervisors reviewed bids for animal control services and approved additional recycling fee funding for incorporated cities. Business & Community: ACE Hardware held a grand-opening push in Webster City with weekend events and promotions, while Iowa City’s summer calendar ramps up with Pride and Juneteenth activities. Energy Policy: The Trump administration agreed to buy back four early offshore wind leases for $765M, redirecting funds toward faster-build natural gas and geothermal projects.