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University Heights, Iowa Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hello again University Heights! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! β˜€οΈ

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Public Observing Night | University of Iowa Physics & Astronomy Department at Van Allen Observatory
  • 2026 Downtown Block Party
  • Independence Day at University Heights, IA Calendar

Today's riddle: Why did the turtle cross the road ? πŸ€” (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Thursday: Pleasant with some sunshine, temps: high: 79, low: 61.
  • Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 80 and low of 64 degrees.

πŸ“Έ Around University Heights

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πŸ—“ Upcoming Events in University Heights

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πŸ—“ Events Nearby

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πŸ—ž Nearby News

Iowa City

  • Block Party and Big Rove, 4 weekend events to see in Iowa City (press-citizen.com)
  • Iowa City hopes to begin affordable housing project next year (1630kcjj.com)
  • Iowa City Ped Mall shooting suspects get trial dates (cbs2iowa.com)

Ok University Heights! 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: She was going to the shell station (Thank you Nettie D. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in University Heights

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