Shelter House, an Iowa City nonprofit that serves the needs of the homeless, is holding a barbeque fundraiser at the Iowa City Municipal Airport on Friday.
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Linn County residents have few options for early voting
Early voting in Linn County for Nov. 7 election began on Monday, but currently the only location where voters can currently cast a ballot in person is the Linn County Auditor’s office. Two locations will be added later this month, but only for one day each.
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Iowa City Zombie Burger to zombie thieves: Please return Debbie
If you’re in possession of the stolen half-a-zombie, drop it off at Little Village’s office. All will be forgiven.
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Iowa City announces start of annual leaf removal program
Iowa City released the schedule for the start of this year’s leaf removal program on Friday. Crews will began collecting leaves on Monday, Oct. 16.
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UI student group cancels Homecoming game protest
A student group that was attempting to organize a protest at the University of Iowa’s Homecoming game on Saturday has cancelled its plans over safety concerns.
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The Political Party celebrates its first anniversary with a party and politics at the Englert
The Political Party is celebrating its first anniversary with a combination party and gubernatorial candidate forum at the Englert Theatre on Friday night.
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Sen. Joni Ernst and Rep. David Young, among top recipients of NRA dollars in Congress, encourage public to pray after Las Vegas massacre
Two Iowa Republicans—Sen. Joni Ernst and Rep. David Young—are among Congress’ biggest beneficiaries of the National Rifle Association’s political spending.
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Chomp, an Iowa City-based food delivery service, is slated to launch next week
There’s going to be a new option in Iowa City for hungry people who don’t want to get off the couch: Chomp.
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Linn County and Iowa City are seeking artists for new public art projects
Linn County and Iowa City are both seeking artists to create new pieces of public art.
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Recycle your eclipse glasses to help school kids in other countries
A new program is accepting donations of eclipse glasses, which will be distributed to schools in Asia and South America.
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Iowa City Council to vote on new tenants’ rights ordinance
At its Tuesday meeting, the Iowa City Council is expected to approve a new city ordinance that would allow tenants to without rent in certain cases
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Get ready to pay for parking on Sundays at the Court Street ramp
Be prepared to pay if you park in the ramp at the Court Street Transportation Center regardless of what day it is. Starting Oct. 1, the exit gates will be lowered, ending the practice of parking for free on Sundays that started when the ramp opened in 2005.
