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In today's newsletter:

  • How Iowa City's new protected bike lanes could reshape your daily commute
  • Iowa City probationer accused of theft after late-night skateboard escape
  • How a new Tiffin clinic could change Iowa City-area care

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

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Very warm with sunshine, with a high of 82 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Sunday: Sunny and pleasantly warm, temps: high: 79, low: 64.
  • Monday: Very warm, with a high of 85 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Iowa City installs two protected bike lanes with pilot project (kcrg.com) — New protected bike lanes on Dodge and Governor streets are changing how Iowa City residents bike and drive, as the city tests bollard-separated lanes before investing in permanent barriers. Planners say this pilot is the first step in a broader protected network that could eventually extend to downtown streets and the Burlington Street bridge, improving safety for cyclists, e-bike riders, and e-scooter users.
   

2. Iowa City man wanted on theft charge arrested (1630kcjj.com) — An Iowa City man on probation for a second OWI was arrested after allegedly possessing over $2,600 in stolen tools and attempting to flee police on a skateboard. Authorities say he missed multiple probation appointments and was found with additional tools commonly used in burglaries, leading to theft, burglary-tools, and interference charges that could bring more than seven years in prison.
   

3. UIHC opens new family medicine clinic in fast-growing Tiffin, cites need to keep doctors in Iowa (kcrg.com) — A new University of Iowa Health Care family medicine clinic in nearby Tiffin expands options for Iowa City–area patients, including Clear Creek Amana students and staff. Just 15 minutes from campus and the former Mercy Iowa City site, the clinic aims to improve access while helping keep more family medicine physicians practicing in Iowa.
   

4. 3 takeaways from City High's dominant IHSAA football win over DM East (press-citizen.com) — Iowa City High's football team thrilled local fans with a 56-7 rout of Des Moines East, securing its third win of the season and surpassing last year's total. Running back Savion Miller scored five touchdowns, while the Little Hawks' defense kept East from crossing midfield and forced four turnovers in a dominant home-state performance.
   

5. Saint John's Abbey receives national McManus Award for liturgical leadership (thecentralminnesotacatholic.org) — Iowa City recently hosted the national meeting of the Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions, where Saint John's Abbey received the prestigious McManus Award for its long-standing leadership in liturgical renewal. Local Catholics may appreciate that this major national church gathering, including a keynote speech on unity and worship, took place right in their community.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • HUGE GARAGE SALE OF GIRLS CLOTHING, TOYS AND MORE!
    Girls Clothing 6X, 7/8 and 10/12 including Athleta Girl, North Face, Patagonia and more! Swimsuits, leotards, winter coats and boots - most items $1!… (Nextdoor Eastside)
  • Alex's House of Horrors ALL AGES haunted yard walk is open Friday and Saturday this week (9th & 10th).
    There are no scare actors on weekends, stroll through and see the Halloween art with lights, music and effects. Located at 1438 Plum Street. The… (Nextdoor Twain)
  • Scooter's Coffee posted a job opening for Shift Lead in Iowa City. Apply here.
  • University of Iowa posted a job opening for Dishwasher (Kitchen Helper) - 50% 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: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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