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Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 8th of September.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • ➤ Fred Newell built Dream City as a center for fatherhood, faith and community in Iowa City; he started the nonprofit after tough times as a single father. The center received $3 million city funding and completed a seven month renovation & now offers classrooms, a podcast studio & a kitchen for dads and youth.  The Gazette

DRINK NEWS

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • ➤ On Aug. 31, a Polk County District Court ordered Pennsylvania insurer SHIP PA to pay $481,500 in penalties for breaking an injunction that barred it from sending unapproved rate change mailers to elderly Iowa policyholders. The ruling — part of a long dispute that began in 2022 — shows that the insurer’s repeated actions have confused many Iowans.  Iowa City Press-Citizen

SPORTS NEWS

  • ➤ After Kyle Konrardy kicked a 54-yard field goal with 1:52 left to beat Iowa 16-13 on Saturday, Iowa State climbed to No. 14 in the AP Top 25 poll—top teams like Ohio State, Penn State, and LSU held their spots while South Florida entered the rankings after upset wins. The move marks a significant leap for Iowa State following their close Cy-Hawk victory.  We Are Iowa
  • ➤ Kyle Konrardy kicked a 54-yard field goal with 1:52 left to give No. 16 Iowa State a 16-13 win over Iowa on Saturday. Rocco Becht led a 55-yard drive and sacks by Tamatoa McDonough helped the Cyclones stop Iowa's last drive and secure the win.  We Are Iowa

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT

  • University Heights Farmers Market

    4-6 p.m. — University Athletic Club — Free entry — Explore fresh produce and local artisan goods every Tuesday evening.

    Tue, 9/9/25

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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.

    Sun, 9/14/25

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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.

    Fri, 9/19/25

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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