Good Day
Iowa City
Wednesday, November 6th, 2024
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Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 14-year-old Damiyah Thompson was safely located by the Iowa City Police after being reported missing. KWWL
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Cody Andrew Long, 23, was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for receiving child pornography and must register as a sex offender for life. Iowa City Press-Citizen
- ➤ Iowa City police seek public assistance in identifying two individuals involved in a construction site and vehicle vandalism case. KCRG
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ In Iowa, a tight presidential race shows Kamala Harris ahead by three points over Donald Trump, with strong preferences for Democratic candidates in two Congressional districts and a significant early voting turnout in Johnson County. Iowa City Press-Citizen
- ➤ The Iowa City Charter Review Commission, after months of review and favoring input from experienced city officials, appears likely to maintain the current system where the city council selects the mayor, rather than switching to a direct election by residents. Iowa City Press-Citizen
- ➤ Iowa City and Coralville residents cast their votes in the General Election on November 5, 2024. Iowa City Press-Citizen
- ➤ Iowa City's council defers the final vote on a Kratom sales ban, opting to seek state-level action instead. KCRG
- ➤ Iowa voters are participating in Election Day, casting votes in presidential, congressional, and local races with polls open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., under guidance for voting protocols and ballot content. Iowa City Press-Citizen
LIFESTYLE NEWS
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