IC Liberty beat Cedar Falls 21-7 today in a competitive football game that energized local fans and improved team standings.
The win sets the stage for upcoming matchups later this season.
The Iowa Drought Monitor report showed that 31 percent of the state is under drought conditions—11 percent with abnormal dryness and 19 percent with moderate drought—as of Aug.
25. The report indicates worse conditions than a year ago when the state was drought-free.
Iowa City designated four historic properties in the Northside neighborhood on Aug.
27; the Iowa City Community Theatre spearheaded preservation efforts — three are old homes once owned by the late Mary Chudacek.
Iowa City Downtown District announced on Aug.
27 that its Ambassador Program received a Climate Action Matters Grant to add two electric-assisted cargo tricycles for service across downtown's 40+ square blocks. The tricycles will replace gas vehicles to cut emissions and boost response times.
Iowa flood victims are urged to apply for disaster funds before Sept.
21 to get help with recovery. Officials recommend that all required documents be submitted at state agency offices.
Iowa officials announced a settlement award of over $126 million in a case against Meta for teen social media addiction.
The funds will be received in the coming months as part of the trial resolution.
A barbed-wire fence along a sidewalk next to Lucas Elementary was removed after city staff determined it was a safety hazard for children.
The fence, located at Muscatine Avenue and Southlawn Drive, was taken down Tuesday afternoon.
Construction on the Iowa River Trail Bridge replacement near Benton Street will extend into 2027 after high river levels and wet weather delayed work (city staff and the contractor are assessing next steps).
The affected section of the trail remains closed with a detour provided.
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