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Coming up: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness on the Iowa City Patch calendar

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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:

  • How Iowa City is honoring 9-year-old Hawkeye fan Nile Kron
  • Coralville murder trial delay: what's next in the James Martin case
  • How new state grants will change school lunches in Iowa City

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 68 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Monday: Variable clouds with a shower, temps: high: 65, low: 54.
  • Tuesday: Mostly cloudy and cool, with a high of 65 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Former Iowa football Kid Captain dies after ATV crash (kcci.com) — Iowa City is mourning 9-year-old Nile Kron, a former Iowa football Kid Captain who died this week from injuries in an ATV crash. Hoover Elementary students are honoring his Hawkeye spirit by wearing black and gold, and friends and neighbors can pay their respects at visitation Sunday and Mass Monday morning at St. Mary Catholic Church in Iowa City.
   

• Coralville murder trial pushed back to next summer (1630kcjj.com) — A high-profile Coralville murder case involving the January stabbing death of Amber Martin at a Spring Rose Circle home has been delayed, with trial now set for July 13 and a case conference on January 8. Her husband, James Martin, faces a first-degree murder charge and potential life sentence, making this a closely watched case for Iowa City–area residents following local crime and court developments.
   

• Secretary Naig Announces 125 Schools Receive Choose Iowa Local Food for Schools Grants (kiow.com) — Iowa City Community School District is among 125 Iowa schools receiving about $1,600 each to buy locally grown and raised foods through the Choose Iowa Local Food for Schools Program, with districts matching funds to double the impact. That means more fresh, Iowa-produced options on local lunch trays while also supporting nearby farmers and food hubs as the state gears up for Iowa Local Food Day on Sept. 23.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • The Civic Courage Conference brings together students, community members, public officials, educators, and organizations to explore what it means to participate meaningfully in civic life.
    This one-day, non-partisan event will feature speakers, breakout sessions, and dialogue focused on leadership, public participation, and… (Nextdoor Washington Hills)
  • Looking to purchase a walker for my mom.
    Prefer brakes and the type that can also be used to sit on. Thx (Nextdoor Benton/Sunset)
  • Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Team Member in Iowa City. Apply here.
  • Babki posted a job opening for Part-Time Game Tester in Iowa City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Iowa City here.

🗞 Nearby News

Coralville

  • ORF Biologics Launches Rare Disease Program (issuewire.com)
  • Iowa State releases 2026-27 wrestling schedule (iowastatedaily.com)
  • Suspect with four previous domestic abuse convictions faces new felony charge after reported Tiffin assault (1630kcjj.com)

North Liberty

  • Johnston dominates Iowa City Liberty in No. 4-vs. No. 5 showdown, 42-6 (thegazette.com)
  • Heartland Express (NASDAQ:HTLD) Cut to Hold at Wall Street Zen (marketbeat.com)

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: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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