School Leadership: Council Bluffs schools named Iowa City’s Chace Ramey interim superintendent and will launch a national search for a permanent boss. Rural Infrastructure: Rep. Sam Graves announced a $9.3M BUILD grant for Milan, Mo., to rebuild Grand Avenue and improve Market and 3rd streets, boosting access to the new hospital and school. Banking Deal: FNBC Bancorp agreed to buy RiverWind Bancshares, expanding FNBC’s footprint into Central Arkansas; the deal is expected to close before year-end. Nonprofit Funding Cuts: Mid-Missouri nonprofits are scrambling after Gov. Mike Kehoe’s budget cuts, including Powerhouse Community Development’s fatherhood and addiction recovery programs. Public Health & Housing: Shelbina, Mo., may convert its old elementary school into 17 senior apartments (40–48 total) using low-income housing tax credits. Healthcare Quality: Scotland County Hospital’s rural health clinics earned NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home recognition. Local Business Pressure: Springfield-area residents allege a trash hauler used misleading sales tactics and contract billing issues. Regulatory Watch: DEA moved to temporarily schedule synthetic 7-OH as a Schedule I substance as Kansas’ ban takes effect. Missouri Economy: Creighton’s regional business conditions index rose in June, with manufacturing improving slowly despite job losses and higher prices.