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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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