Domestic Violence Support: A Southeast Iowa nonprofit (DVIP/RVAP) is reminding residents that free, confidential help is available 24/7 via two crisis lines across eight counties, with mobile advocates meeting survivors in safe community locations. Mental Health Care Access: Johnson County is considering a court-mandated Assisted Outpatient Treatment model for people with psychosis, following Johnson County’s reported drop in hospital stays and cost savings after launching the program in 2023. Substance Use & Youth Recovery: Iowa Democratic lieutenant governor candidate Dave Muhlbauer defended Rob Sand’s marijuana legalization plan during a visit to Ember Recovery, where staff raised concerns about youth exposure and treatment needs. Health Research Outreach: Avera Research Institute’s Mobile Unit will stop at Avera Sacred Heart in Mankato? (Sacred Heart Professional Office Pavilion in Sioux Falls?—article says 409 Summit St.) to help residents learn about studies and join assessments on-site. Food Safety & Public Health: New reporting continues to scrutinize the Taylor Farms cyclospora outbreak, including questions about whether hazard analysis and nearby fecal contamination risks were properly assessed years ago. Local Health Systems: Cedar Rapids Mayor Tiffany O’Donnell defended hyperscale data center projects amid concerns about water capacity and rates, as the city weighs growth impacts. Workforce Snapshot: Iowa’s unemployment rate held at 3.2% in June, with 600 jobs added as trade and financial industries offset pullbacks elsewhere.