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Today, Mission Creek Festival launches its three-day celebration in Iowa City, marking its 20th year and its final production by The Englert Theatre with performances from acts like Neko Case, Raekwon and Kim Gordon. Festival director Brian Johannesen said the event highlights Iowa City's commitment to independent art—paving the way for a return to its roots under new leadership in future editions.

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Iowa City Police arrested a 44-year-old man on first-degree murder charges on Tuesday for allegedly shooting Elijah Williams during a fatal weekend incident on South Gilbert Street—he was later apprehended in Coralville with bail set at $250,000.

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Women’s college basketball is changing as players like Paige Bueckers and Kate Martin earn money while still in school thanks to new NIL deals that let them get paid for their name, image and likeness. This shift shows that staying in school can be smart business even though women’s professional pay is much lower than men’s—top programs are also reaching many fans on social media.

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