Disaster Recovery: USDA is awarding $2.8 million in grants to help rebuild tornado-hit communities in rural Iowa, including water treatment and emergency services upgrades in Minden and Greenfield. Severe Weather & Flooding: Des Moines plumbing crews say they’ve been “swamped” by heavy rain, with calls tied to backed-up drains, failed sump pumps, and flooded foundations. Public Safety: Iowa State Patrol reports a head-on crash on I-80 near Shelby after a semi’s mechanical failure sent it into oncoming lanes, sending one driver to the hospital. Health Care in Rural Iowa: A University of Iowa medical student is getting hands-on rural experience at Waverly Health Center, seeing everything from emergency care to the birthing center. Emergency Services Training: Bremer County EMS coordinator Aaron Goodenbour completed a state emergency management certification after intensive coursework and travel to Des Moines. Fertilizer Costs: Iowa farmers pressed USDA’s deputy secretary to crack down on high fertilizer prices, saying big companies’ dominance is squeezing growers. Meta Settlement for Kids: Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird says the state will set up a $25 million restitution fund for teens harmed by Facebook/Instagram, with other funds going to schools and enforcement. Utilities & Pipelines: The Iowa Utilities Commission is weighing permit schedules for two proposed carbon pipelines, with landowners criticizing the timeline. Boating Accidents: Two people were hospitalized after a racing boat crash on East Okoboji Lake, with the incident still under investigation. Sports: Caden Buhr earned Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week after a late game-winning kick in the Cy-Hawk win, and the Hawkeye band honored Derek Phillips after his collapse during the season opener.