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Friday, September 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 12th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Great Plains Action Society will create a community hub on Maiden Lane near Riverfront Crossings in Iowa City using renovated buildings for kitchens, meeting rooms, classrooms and an urban garden — the nonprofit awaits finalizing the sale and rezoning approvals before it opens the space for community programs. The Gazette
- ➤ On Wednesday, September 10, Shelter House sent a letter telling those living in a tent encampment on its property to move because all tents must be removed before the upcoming inspection to keep its 70-bed emergency shelter open—so far, five people have been moved indoors as openings became available. The letter explained that the encampment began in March when the Winter Shelter closed and noted that an August 15 incident prompted the need for this change. KCRG
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local hip-hop artist Coldsaint is set to travel to Indonesia to bring his message of 'Tragedy to Triumph' at the Harmoni festival—he will share his music and culture with international audiences. We Are Iowa
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Iowa saw its enrollment rise by 2.6%—adding 784 students to reach 31,563—while Iowa State increased by 2.2% to 31,105 and Northern Iowa dropped slightly to 9,204. These figures, released for fall 2025, show that the larger public universities are growing even as Northern Iowa experienced a small decline. Iowa City Press-Citizen
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Attorney General Brenna Bird warns Iowans about job scams where texts or emails offer work-from-home jobs that require sharing personal financial information—she advises checking online for reviews and confirming that you applied before giving any sensitive details. WHO 13
- ➤ The Iowa City Council is considering a proposal from Johnson County to form a joint law enforcement authority that would study a shared facility, with discussions set for upcoming council meetings. The plan, which could lower costs & save space, may lead to a $106 million project and a bond vote in November if a final decision is reached by early October. The Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A University of Iowa doctor won the 2025 Lasker-DeBakey Award for research that now lets cystic fibrosis patients live into their 80s. Dr. Michael J. Welsh discovered how to fix the CFTR protein to help develop treatments like Trikafta—he will work to find answers for the patients who still need help. Iowa City Press-Citizen
- ➤ Allergy season has begun in central Iowa as pollen—especially ragweed—rises, causing itchy eyes, runny noses, and sneezing. MercyOne specialists say over the counter antihistamines, eye drops, and a nasal spray can help until a hard freeze reduces the pollen. WHO 13
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The University of Iowa is preparing for a hot game day Saturday with UIHC doctors and nurses, Carver med students, and UTVs from Johnson County Ambulance Service — along with an air-conditioned tent at Krause Family Plaza — to keep fans safe as temperatures climb above 90 degrees. Fans can bring one sealed water bottle or one empty refillable water bottle and use expanded cooling areas around Kinnick Stadium for added comfort during the 6:30 p.m. kickoff. KCRG
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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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