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Saturday, August 10th, 2024
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Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 10th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 2024 Iowa State Fair opening day saw a 3,442 person increase in attendance compared to 2023, setting the stage for potentially breaking more records with over 1 million expected attendees. Iowa City Press-Citizen
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ "Finnegan," a boar at the Iowa State Fair, set a new weight record at 1,420 pounds, surpassing the old record by almost 100 pounds. We Are Iowa
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Iowa's controversial education law banning books depicting sex acts and discussions of gender identity through sixth grade is enforceable after appeals judges lifted a temporary injunction. We Are Iowa
- ➤ Grant Farnham, a State 4-H Council member, explains the significance of Iowa 4-H Day, focusing on its interactive exhibits. We Are Iowa
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Iowa State Auditor's report on Ryan finds no misuse of funds by the former Delhi city clerk, but recommends improvements in financial management. The Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Iowa's new offensive coordinator, Tim Lester, revamps the playbook, aiming for improvement with a healthy quarterback and experienced offensive line. We Are Iowa
- ➤ Olympian Brittany Brown, who secured a bronze medal in the women's 200m final, credits her University of Iowa background for her success and expresses gratitude to the Hawkeye community. We Are Iowa
- ➤ Tom Brands, head wrestling coach of the Iowa Hawkeyes, focuses on coaching athletes to win national, world, and Olympic championships, while also praising the influence of his own coach, Dan Gable. KWWL
- ➤ Spencer Lee won a silver medal in Men's Freestyle 57kg wrestling at the 2024 Paris Olympics, adding to his three NCAA championships. WHO 13
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