Emergency Preparedness: MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center will run an emergency drill June 17 at the Mason City Airport and inside the hospital, with local responders and ambulance transport; community members may see extra emergency vehicles, but no disruption to patient care is expected. Rural Emergency Hospital Planning: Keokuk residents packed city hall for a community forum with Insight Health Services about the planned rural emergency hospital at the old hospital site, with organizers emphasizing stabilization-focused care and coordinated transfers when higher-level treatment is needed. Community Health Access: A Community Medical Lending Library pop-up in Iowa City is offering free short-term medical equipment like wheelchairs and walkers, aiming to keep usable gear in circulation instead of going unused. Public Health & Safety After Storms: Severe Midwest storms and tornadoes hit communities outside Chicago, with Iowa reporting a death after a man was struck by a falling tree at a homeless encampment; the broader outbreak also knocked out power and disrupted travel. Food Safety Recall: FDA action expanded a frozen pizza snack recall in 21 states tied to possible metal contamination, with the FDA’s formal risk classification arriving weeks after the initial recall notice. Workforce & Training: UnityPoint Health–St. Luke’s Hospital celebrated 12 graduates from Project SEARCH, a transition-to-work program for young adults with disabilities, highlighting hands-on rotations across hospital departments.