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Also on today's calendar: Snake Weave Bracelet with Beads.
Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Trial date set for suspects in April Ped Mall shooting (1630kcjj.com) — A trial date of January 26 has been set for two Cedar Rapids men charged in the April Ped Mall shooting on East College Street that injured five bystanders in downtown Iowa City. Prosecutors say one suspect fired six shots during a large fight while the other supplied the gun, and 15 additional people have also been charged in connection with the incident.
2. Iowa City School Board member resigns amid financial crisis, citing 'dysfunction' (kcrg.com) — An Iowa City Community School District board member, Jayne Finch, plans to resign after a tense work session over how to handle the district's severe financial crisis. Years of poor bookkeeping, a multimillion-dollar deficit, and state oversight pressures have fueled board infighting and raised questions about whether the district can regain public trust.
3. UI Police issue safety tips for heading downtown (1630kcjj.com) — If you're heading to downtown Iowa City this fall, University of Iowa and Iowa City police will continue joint patrols on busy Friday and Saturday nights to boost safety. Officials urge residents and students to plan safe rides home, stay aware, and call 911 or seek help from staff instead of stepping into dangerous situations themselves.
4. Minnesota man accused of shooting himself in the leg while drunk at Iowa City Taco Bell (1630kcjj.com) — Iowa City police say a Minnesota man was arrested after allegedly shooting himself in the leg while intoxicated at the Taco Bell on Highway 6 East in May 2023. Officers reportedly found him outside with a thigh wound, a handgun in his hoodie, and a high breath alcohol level; he now faces a weapons charge carrying up to a year in jail.
5. What to know about Cedar Falls being named one of Iowa's top high schools (wcfcourier.com subscription) — Iowa City West Senior High earned the top spot among all Iowa high schools in U.S. News & World Report's latest rankings, placing 455th nationally and in the top 5% of schools nationwide. The list also highlights strong performances and big jumps from several Cedar Valley-area schools, while noting Iowa's overall position among states.
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