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In today's newsletter:

  • Iowa City man accused of trapping woman during late-night dispute
  • Iowa City woman charged after Coralville hit-and-run injures pedestrian
  • When you can see Christopher Merrill honored near Iowa City

Also on today's calendar: Drop-in Make-n-Take Bracelet Making and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the fish say when she hit a wall? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: A gusty thunderstorm, with a high of 72 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 75, low: 60.
  • Wednesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 71 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Iowa City man accused of trapping woman in bedroom until she paid him (1630kcjj.com) — An Iowa City man has been charged with false imprisonment after police say he trapped a woman in his Oakcrest Street bedroom late Friday night during an argument over money. The woman told officers she felt unable to escape and was intimidated when he allegedly pointed a concealed object like a gun. A conviction could bring up to a year in jail.
   

2. Iowa City woman accused of leaving the scene of a personal injury accident (1630kcjj.com) — An Iowa City woman has been charged after Coralville police say she backed her car into a man in the Maverick parking lot on the Coralville Strip late Saturday, then left without checking on him or calling 911. The victim was hospitalized with facial and back injuries, and the 22-year-old now faces a misdemeanor charge that could bring up to a year in jail.
   

3. UI Professor Christopher Merrill honored with Paul Engle Prize (dailyiowan.com) — Iowa City's literary scene is in the spotlight as longtime International Writing Program leader and UI professor Christopher Merrill receives the Paul Engle Prize from Iowa City UNESCO City of Literature. Residents can attend a free ceremony Oct. 18 at Coralville Public Library, featuring a public interview exploring his global cultural diplomacy and decades of work bringing writers to the community.
   

4. College football: Buhr, Iowa bring CyHawk Trophy back to Iowa City (mississippivalleypublishing.com) — Iowa City fans saw the Cy-Hawk Trophy return home after Iowa kicker Caden Buhr drilled a late 42-yard field goal to edge Iowa State 16–13 at Kinnick Stadium. The hard-fought win featured a stout Hawkeye defense, clutch special teams, and a bit of poetic irony after previous last-second losses to long field goals.
   

5. Iowa politicians court voters at Iowa City CyHawk tailgates (kcci.com) — Iowa City tailgates for the CyHawk game doubled as a major campaign stop, with Republican and Democratic candidates courting fans near Kinnick Stadium and sharply contrasting their visions. GOP speakers warned of dire consequences if Democrats win, while Democrat Josh Turek emphasized affordability, corruption, and preserving the American dream. The events highlighted how closely Iowa City factors into key statewide and federal races.
   

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  • The gumbo and jambalaya is outstanding..
    my friend who has spent years in Louisiana said it's the best she has had since living there! (Nextdoor Wetherby-Grant)
  • It's small - just groceries - nothing else - you can get in and out in minutes - everyone there is courteous and kind - and they take your groceries out to your car for you!
    Also - very much cheaper than the other options. (Nextdoor Wilson/Morningside)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Dam! (Thank you George G. for sending it in!)
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