Politics & Campaigns: Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear drew a crowd in Des Moines to back Iowa auditor Rob Sand, arguing Democrats can flip the governor’s seat in 2026 after Sand won the Democratic nomination and will face GOP nominee Zach Lahn. State Policy: Iowa’s new higher default speed limit on many two-lane roads starts July 1, raising 55 mph areas to 60 mph and changing how small speeding violations affect driving records. Public Safety: The Iowa Department of Corrections says it will build three new medium-security prisons and renovate two facilities as a new habitual-offender “point system” is expected to swell the inmate population by nearly 50%. Weather: Rain moves in across southern Minnesota and northern Iowa tonight, followed by a hot, humid stretch with severe storm chances midweek. Local Life: A Des Moines preschool vision screening helped a kindergartner avoid possible surgery, and a Pride Month wellness push in Des Moines highlights LGBTQ+ health disparities through events like rides and a 5K. Crime: Police say a man was hospitalized after a shooting on Des Moines’ south side; a suspect was arrested shortly after. Sports: Iowa high school and local sports roundup includes Fort Dodge softball splitting at the Bakey Classic and St. Edmond softball earning a ranked win in CYO action.