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Rooks County Speedway: The track in Stockton reopens Friday with a major makeover—gone is the old historic half-mile oval, replaced by a tighter 1/3-mile layout aimed at better racing and lower upkeep costs. Local Governance: Dubuque County packed a planning meeting over big data centers, and commissioners are recommending a one-year moratorium to buy time for public input and clearer rules. Workforce & Training: Fort Madison is leaning on Registered Apprenticeships to close the auto-tech pipeline gap, turning classroom learning into a direct route to full-time jobs. Business & Courts: An Iowa man is suing Nintendo after being denied “Pokémon Professor” status, arguing shifting reasons and lost benefits. Community & Safety: Iowa cities are tightening rules and education for e-bikes and electric motorcycles on trails and sidewalks as speeds and power blur the line between bikes and vehicles. Food & Retail: Kwik Trip earned an international food-safety award, while MSP Airport is shutting down a bar/restaurant as it refreshes concessions.

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Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signs laws restricting access to abortion pills, HPV vaccine

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Iowa man sues Nintendo after being denied ‘Pokémon Professor’ rank

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