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Hey hey Iowa City! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Do you have video that could solve this Iowa City homicide?
  • How will Iowa City schools respond to rising staff injury reports?
  • How Tippie grads beat a flat job market using smart AI strategies

Also on today's calendar: Baroque Cabochon Bracelet and 3 more events.

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Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Morning rain; cloudy, windy, with a high of 45 and low of 11 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Friday: Colder with periods of sun, temps: high: 28, low: 24.
  • Saturday: Clouds and sun; not as cold, with a high of 38 and low of 18 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Iowa City Police asking for help to solve 2024 Christine Blount homicide case (kcrg.com) — Iowa City police are renewing their call for help solving the homicide of 38-year-old Christine Blount, who was shot near the 600 block of South Dodge Street on December 30, 2024. Investigators have poured over video and conducted many interviews, but still need tips—especially from anyone with camera footage between 1 and 4 a.m.—with Crime Stoppers offering a reward for information leading to an arrest.
   

2. Iowa City schools to revise policy addressing student physical aggression (thegazette.com) — Iowa City Community School District is moving to tighten its policy on student physical aggression toward staff, spelling out what constitutes injury and when law enforcement may be involved. With 139 staff injuries reported last year, officials are aligning discipline rules with special education supports and reviewing data building-by-building to better protect employees while serving students with disabilities.
   

3. Tippie College graduates see high employment rates despite national job market plateau (cbs2iowa.com) — In Iowa City, new data show University of Iowa Tippie College of Business graduates are landing jobs at notably higher rates than their peers, even as the broader job market flattens. A Tippie career services leader shares how most grads secure full-time work within six months and offers practical advice— including smart, careful use of AI tools— for anyone navigating today’s cautious hiring climate.
   

4. Zach Weigel Named Sherrard's Next Head Football Coach (ourquadcities.com) — A newly hired head football coach for Sherrard High once coached at Iowa City West and Northwest Junior High, bringing local ties and multi-level experience to his new role. Zach Weigel, an Iowa native with University of Iowa credentials, plans to prioritize relationships, expectations, and culture as he works to stabilize and strengthen the Sherrard program.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Lost cat!
    I’m posting the flyer that teen girls dropped off. They knocked door to door to give this poster of their cat. Update: added pictures. Showing… (Nextdoor Twain)
  • We are picking up some cat food today that we get for the stray kitties to help them make it through the winter.
    If anyone is able to help us unload the U-Haul truck, it would be most appreciated! Around 430 today, Wednesday. Thank you and merry Christmas… (Nextdoor Far Eastside)
  • O'Reilly Auto Parts posted a job opening for Parts Specialist in Iowa City. Apply here.
  • Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Iowa City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Iowa City here.

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