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Hello Iowa City! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a hidden campus garden is quietly feeding Iowa City
  • How you can support local survivors in Iowa City this October
  • Why two Solon seniors chose Iowa City High tennis for senior year

Also on today's calendar: Fair Trade Rug Event and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Rain, then a shower, with a high of 69 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Friday: Sunshine and less humid, temps: high: 66, low: 44.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 68 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Celebrating the fruits of North Hall's garden (dailyiowan.com) — Behind North Hall on the University of Iowa campus, a student-run garden is supplying fresh produce and pollinator habitat that directly benefits Iowa City residents and students. Volunteers and sustainability staff tend the beds, host harvest celebrations, and donate extra vegetables to the Iowa Memorial Union Food Pantry, quietly turning a tucked-away space into a shared resource for food, community, and bees.
   

2. DVIP/RVAP events planned in Iowa City, Washington for Domestic Violence Awareness Month (cbs2iowa.com) — Iowa City residents can support Domestic Violence Awareness Month through DVIP/RVAP's Clothesline Project display on Oct. 10 at The Greenhouse and a Shop for Safety donation drive at Johnson County Hy-Vee and Fareway stores on Oct. 17. Volunteers will collect hygiene items and food for survivors using local emergency shelters and services, helping reduce everyday barriers to safety and stability.
   

3. A new court, same friendship (soloneconomist.com) — Two Solon seniors spent their final year of high school playing on Iowa City High's junior varsity girls tennis team, stepping into a new sport and a new community in Iowa City. With support from parents and welcoming teammates, they learned the basics, embraced mistakes, and finished a 7-1 season that strengthened both their friendship and confidence in trying unfamiliar challenges.
   

4. Iowa City man serving time at Cedar Rapids halfway house charged with assault (1630kcjj.com) — An Iowa City man serving time at a Cedar Rapids halfway house has been charged with assaulting another resident, based on video footage and a complaint. He's now back in Johnson County Jail on a cash-only bond and barred from returning to the facility because of a separation order involving the alleged victim.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Andrew was fantastic!
    He responded to my text immediately, got me scheduled right away, and was incredibly flexible with the timing. He arrived exactly on time and proved… (Nextdoor Wetherby-Grant)
  • I have a friend who is getting treatments at UIHC hospital.
    Her doctor referred her to Hope House, but it is full next week. She is on the waitlist, but in case it doesn't clear, are there any other… (Nextdoor Eastside)
  • DSV A/S posted a job opening for Forklift Driver-3rd shift in Iowa City. Apply here.
  • Oak St. Health posted a job opening for Store Associate 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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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