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Cheers Iowa City! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See how a travel writer sells Iowa City as a fall getaway
  • How a fast Iowa City fire response kept residents safe
  • See inside Iowa City's new Health Sciences Academic Building

Today's riddle: Why did the chicken go to the gym? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Near-record heat, with a high of 96 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Hot and humid, temps: high: 94, low: 69.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 85 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. This Iowa College Town is a Launchpad for Sports Legends and Pulitzer Winners—And a Fun Fall Weekend Getaway (midwestliving.com) — Iowa City residents get a flattering outsider's guide to their hometown, highlighting game-day energy, arts events, and a booming food and drink scene from Bluebird Diner to Big Grove Brewery. The piece walks readers through local museums, shops, neighborhoods, and seasonal festivals, framing Iowa City as both a vibrant daily home and a top fall getaway destination.
   

2. Iowa City Fire Department responds to residential fire on Broadway Street (1630kcjj.com) — A recent apartment fire on Broadway Street in Iowa City displaced seven residents but caused no injuries, thanks to a quick response from firefighters. Crews arrived in under four minutes, contained a bedroom fire on the third floor within eight minutes, and the Red Cross is now helping affected tenants while investigators determine the cause.
   

3. See photos of the U of Iowa's new Health Sciences Academic Building (press-citizen.com) — A new Health Sciences Academic Building has opened at 302 S. Grand Ave. in Iowa City, bringing together students, faculty, and local leaders for a dedication ceremony. University of Iowa officials, including President Barbara Wilson and Mayor Bruce Teague, highlighted the facility's role in training future health professionals and strengthening the campus' presence on the city's east side.
   

4. Trial delayed for Iowa City woman accused of disposing of baby (1630kcjj.com) — A long-running Iowa City case involving the 1992 discovery of a newborn's body at the Iowa City Landfill has seen another delay, as the defendant's trial is now set for March 30. Prosecutors allege the former Iowa City woman concealed her pregnancy and disposed of the baby, with modern DNA testing linking her to the child decades later.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • The City of Iowa City is now hiring for Finance Manager.
    Visit https://bit.ly/jobsIC for more information. (Nextdoor )
  • The City of Iowa City is now hiring for Network Database Specialist - Library.
    Visit https://bit.ly/jobsIC for more information. (Nextdoor )
  • Phenom People posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate in Iowa City. Apply here.
  • Progressive Rehabilitation Associates posted a job opening for Physical Therapist 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: He was working on his pecks (pecs). (Thank you W F C. for sending it in!)
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