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Hi there, Iowa City! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Iowa City police detail alleged stalking despite active no-contact order
  • Where Iowa City locals go for orchard-fresh pie and fall fun
  • Why an ex-Iowa City schools leader now commutes from Council Bluffs

Also on today's calendar: Friday Night Out: Wire Hoop Earrings and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the fish blush ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Partly sunny; low humidity, with a high of 82 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 88, low: 69. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 83 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. IC Police: Suspect harassed, tailed subject who has no-contact order against him (1630kcjj.com) — Iowa City Police report that a Coralville man allegedly violated a no-contact order by repeatedly calling a protected person, waiting outside their residence, and then following them by car until officers intervened near Dickinson Lane and Russell Drive. The 19-year-old now faces harassment and no-contact order violation charges that could bring up to a year in jail if convicted.
   

2. 12 Secret Iowa Pie Shops Where The Fruit Filling Tastes Like Grandma Made It (travelmag.com) — Wilson's Orchard & Farm near Iowa City gets a special shoutout as a beloved spot for apple picking and fresh, flaky-crusted pies made with fruit grown on-site. The broader feature tours pie shops around Iowa, but emphasizes Wilson's family-friendly farm atmosphere, seasonal treats, and scenic hills that make it an easy day trip for Iowa City dessert lovers.
   

3. Interim superintendent of Council Bluffs schools started out as a lawyer (nonpareilonline.com) — Former Iowa City Community School District administrator Chace Ramey, whose family still lives in Iowa City while his children attend local schools, is now serving as interim superintendent in Council Bluffs. He regularly makes the drive back to Iowa City as he weighs a permanent role there, emphasizing relationship-building, staff support, and student achievement in his new leadership position.
   

4. No. 22 Iowa uses defense, Moulton's running game to beat Northern Illinois 40-0 (kimt.com subscription) — Iowa City fans saw a dominant Hawkeye performance as Kamari Moulton rushed for 183 yards and two touchdowns in a 40-0 shutout of Northern Illinois at Kinnick. With the defense smothering NIU and the quarterback competition still unsettled, attention now turns to next weekend's home matchup against Iowa State.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • We are considering an electric car or electric hybrid.
    Any thoughts, warnings and recommendations? Brand of car? EV vs Electric hybrid. How easy is it to get charged if we get an EV. (Nextdoor Benton/Sunset)
  • The 11th annual Master Gardener Taste of Heirloom Tomatoes is set for Sunday, Sept.
    13, from 2-4 p.m. The event will take place at the Plum Grove Historic Home, 1030 Carroll St., Iowa City. Participants will learn about growing… (Nextdoor Walnut Ridge)
  • Tailwind Group posted a job opening for Porter (Part-Time) in Iowa City. Apply here.
  • University of Iowa posted a job opening for Custodian I - 1st shift SFCH in Iowa City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Iowa City here.

Ok Iowa City! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It saw the ocean's bottom! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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