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Iowa State Fair: Day 4 attendance hit a new record, with 123,140 people showing up Sunday, including a sold-out Lainey Wilson grandstand crowd. Education Policy: The Iowa Department of Education is rolling out fall training on Certified Enrollment and SRI under SF2201, including new two count dates (Oct. 1 and Jan. 15) and quarterly payment timelines. Local Government: State Rep. Skyler Wheeler says Sioux County should keep studying PathOne’s proposed data center before lifting its moratorium, urging clearer answers. Health: Wisconsin confirmed 15 measles cases (plus 6 probable) tied to Lafayette and Iowa counties, as Iowa’s confirmed total rose to 15. Community Grants: Dupaco Foundation awarded $250,000 across Iowa and Wisconsin, including Cedar Rapids-area nonprofits expanding housing, workforce, and entrepreneurship. Sports (Iowa ties): The AP preseason Top 25 puts Ohio State No. 1, Oregon No. 2, and Iowa at No. 22.

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First Sunday attendance record broken for 2026 Iowa State Fair

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