Tuesday, September 17th, 2024

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Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of September.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A bicyclist in Iowa City is recovering from serious injuries after an accident. KWWL
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Iowa's public universities present funding requests with UI and ISU maintaining current levels and UNI seeking a slight increase to support specific initiatives, including rural health and agricultural advancements. Iowa City Press-Citizen
- ➤ The Iowa City Press-Citizen reinstates its Student of the Week Poll to highlight academic and extracurricular achievements of Johnson County high school students, with public voting open until Sept. 19. Iowa City Press-Citizen
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Iowa fails federal standards, inspecting nursing homes every 17.1 months instead of the required 12.9, amid workforce challenges and concerns over resident care. Iowa City Press-Citizen
SHOP NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR Time’s almost up. Amazon’s Prime Day sale wraps up today, July 11, at midnight. These are the deepest discounts we’re adding to our cart before they’re gone tomorrow: $60 off the AncestryDNA Test Kit, 50% off this Wi-Fi range extender, and $150 off the Bose QuietComfort Bluetooth Headphones. The Buy
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Community Laughter Club
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Competitive College Green Group Ride
Experience a thrilling drop ride covering 40 miles at an average speed of 20-24 mph with fellow cycling enthusiasts.
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Iowa City Arts & Crafts Bazaar Donation Drive
Support the Iowa City Public Library by donating your handmade items for the upcoming Arts & Crafts Bazaar.
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Interactive Family Storytime
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Iowa City Creative Scavenger Hunt Adventure
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Trivia Night Challenge at Coach’s Corner
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Iowa City College Green Group Ride
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The Magic of Motown: A Tribute to the Legends of Hitsville, USA
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Meshell Ndegeocello Live Concert
Experience an electrifying performance by acclaimed artist Meshell Ndegeocello at Hancher Auditorium in Iowa City.
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An Evening of Poetry with Patti Smith
Experience an evening of acclaimed poetry readings by Patti Smith at The Englert Theatre in downtown Iowa City, presented by Hancher.
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