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Iowa City
Saturday, September 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 6th of September.
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Drake University and Simpson College are expanding full-tuition scholarship programs for Iowa high school students, with Drake lowering its Bulldog Promise GPA requirement to 3.5 for fall 2026 and Simpson expanding its High School Promise to include Iowa City and Cedar Rapids students—both moves aim to reduce financial barriers for future enrollees. We Are Iowa
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Johnson County’s new supervisor districts will be drawn by the state’s Legislative Services Agency using a worksheet based on the 2020 census, with each district aiming to have about 30,600 residents. The new law means all five county board members will run in 2026+ Iowa City might be represented in two or more districts. Iowa City Press-Citizen
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Cyclones punter Tyler Perkins, a senior, is raising funds for the Food Bank of Iowa by donating $2 per yard he averages and extra for longer punts—local partners are matching his contributions to help reach a $5,000 goal, and he plans to add more donations as his team faces the Hawkeyes today. WHO 13
- ➤ Today, the University of Iowa ROTC is running the nearly 30-year-old Game Ball Run to meet Iowa State ROTC in Tama, roughly halfway between Iowa City and Ames, to boost excitement ahead of the heated Cy-Hawk Showdown football game. The runners will stop at schools and local hotspots along their route—continuing a tradition that has energized the local community for decades. KCRG
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Annual Tomorrow Needs You Walk
1-3 p.m. — Terry Trueblood Recreation Area — Free entry — Participate in a community walk supporting mental health awareness and resources.
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Ben Folds Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Hancher Auditorium — Ticket prices range from $56 to $897 — Enjoy a captivating performance by the talented Ben Folds in an iconic venue.
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University Heights Farmers Market
4-6 p.m. — University Athletic Club — Free entry — Explore fresh produce and local artisan goods every Tuesday evening.
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Iowa City Card & Collectibles Show
10 AM – 3 PM — Johnson County Fairgrounds — Check website for vendor table costs — Discover a wide range of sports cards, collectibles, and rare finds from top dealers across the Midwest.
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Friday Night Concert Series
6:30-9 p.m. — Pedestrian Mall — Free entry — Experience local musicians in a vibrant outdoor festival atmosphere.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The first step toward success is taken when you refuse to be a captive of the environment in which you first find yourself.
~ Mark Caine
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