Good Day
Iowa City
Tuesday, October 8th, 2024
Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Iowa Ideas 2024 conference will feature keynote speakers including an Emmy-winning SNL writer, a successful entrepreneur, and the first Iowa woman to climb Mount Everest to inspire hope and humanity. The Gazette
- ➤ 7-year-old Jackson Casteel overcomes rare genetic condition to become Kid Captain for the Hawkeye's game against the Washington Huskies. KWWL
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Coralville woman was arrested for allegedly altering bank deposit slips to hide missing funds from a Jimmy John’s restaurant in Iowa City. KCRG
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Iowa City Press-Citizen invites the public to vote for their choice of Student of the Week among nominated outstanding students from Johnson County, with voting ending on Oct. 10. Iowa City Press-Citizen
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Iowa City plans to spend $750,000 on two properties for over 30 affordable housing units, utilizing remaining federal funds, with the project in its initial planning stage. The Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Johnson County has launched HealthyJoCo, a new website aimed at providing accessible mental health resources for community members of all ages, emphasizing a public health approach to normalize mental health discussions. KCRG
- ➤ The University of Iowa Health Care and Mission Cancer + Blood are collaborating to form a cancer network to enhance oncology care and address rising cancer rates in Iowa, pending approval by the Iowa Board of Regents. KWWL
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Iowa names M&M's as its top Halloween candy in 2024, surpassing Reese's Cups and Hershey's Mini Bars, with state-wide Halloween spending projected to reach over $12.2 billion. Iowa City Press-Citizen
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Iowa running back Leshon Williams and receiver Kaleb Brown, with diminished roles this season, have elected to leave the team to enter the transfer portal in December. We Are Iowa
- ➤ Kaleb Brown to red-shirt the remainder of the season and Leshon Williams to enter the transfer portal affecting the Hawkeyes lineup. KWWL
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Read on the Rug: Storytime for Kids
Experience a monthly storytelling session for families with children ages 2-5 at the UI Museum of Natural History, featuring engaging stories and sing-alongs in a friendly environment.
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NAMI Family Support Group - Virtual Peer Support
Experience a supportive virtual gathering for families and friends of individuals affected by mental health conditions.
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Exciting Science Experiments for Kids
Engage in fun activities that blend chemistry, creativity, and sensory play designed for children ages 5-12.
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Aaron Kamm and the One Drops Live at Gabe's
Experience an exciting night of music with Aaron Kamm and the One Drops at Gabe's in Iowa City.
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Sunday Night Comedy Open Mic & Karaoke
Experience an engaging evening of laughter with a comedy open mic followed by karaoke at AlleyCat.
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Literary Grove Tree Tour at Iowa Writers’ Workshop
Experience a guided tour of the Literary Grove, where you can discover trees connected to renowned authors from the esteemed Iowa Writers’ Workshop.
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Tour of the University of Iowa Wrestling Training Facility
Experience the new world-class training facility at the University of Iowa that showcases the rich history and future of collegiate wrestling.
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Arts & Crafts Donations for Iowa City Public Library
Donate your handmade items to support the Iowa City Public Library during the upcoming Arts & Crafts Bazaar this December.
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NAMI Family Support Group Meeting
Experience a supportive virtual environment tailored for families and friends of individuals facing mental health challenges.
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Call Your Mother Tour: Music for The Hopeful
Experience an uplifting evening filled with inspiring music at The Englert Theatre.
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'Live Your Best Life' Sensory Run and Walk
This inclusive 5K or 1 mile walk event is for seasoned runners, novices, wonderful walkers, and anyone who might need an assistive device to help with mobility. There will be fun sensory stations along the route and all proceeds will help people living with disabilities served by Systems Unlimited.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
If you do what is easy, your life will be hard. If you do what is hard, your life will be easy.
~ Les Brown
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