Water Infrastructure: A U.S. Senate committee approved $10 million for a feasibility study to expand the Lewis & Clark Regional Water System, which already serves parts of southeast South Dakota, northwest Iowa and southwest Minnesota—another step toward long-term clean-water planning. Local Economy & Travel: Coralville is hosting the Catholic Daughters of America’s national convention through July 26, expected to bring about $1.7 million in economic impact, while Iowa City is set for a major National Criminal Defense College trial-practice event. Agribusiness Leadership: The United Soybean Board named Courtney Knupp as incoming CEO starting Oct. 1, tapping nearly two decades of agriculture, trade and policy experience. Tech & Small Business: Marshalltown entrepreneurs launched Omanu, an AI-powered app aimed at helping people turn startup ideas into legally registered businesses. Data Centers in Iowa: Palo approved a data center ordinance as Google eyes a local facility, while Dubuque held a public input session to shape future rules and residents in multiple counties continue debating moratoriums. Workforce: IowaWORKS will host a Career Connections Career Fair July 29 in Marshalltown. Public Health & Food Safety: The iceberg lettuce recall tied to cyclosporiasis expanded to 27 states, including Iowa, as the response continues to evolve.