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Morning Iowa City! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Iowa City residents can access state historical archives again in 2026
  • How Iowa City West stole a rivalry win in the final minute
  • How real does virtual trucking through Iowa City actually feel?

Also on today's calendar: Kashmir Earrings and 4 more events.

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Clouds and sun; not as cold, with a high of 39 and low of 17 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Sunday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 34, low: 27.
  • Monday: Some sun, with a high of 41 and low of 33 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. State Historical Society, UI reach deal over state historical collections (kcrg.com) — Public access to Iowa’s state historical collections in Iowa City is set to resume under a new agreement between the State Historical Society and the University of Iowa. Starting Jan. 1, 2026, residents can request documents and images through UI Libraries, with materials available weekdays in the Special Collections Reading Room after a lawsuit challenged the earlier closure.
   

2. Takeaways from Iowa City West boys basketball's win over City High (press-citizen.com) — Iowa City hoops fans just saw West edge City High 53-51 in a tense road rivalry, powered by junior guard Corey Davis’ fearless 15-point performance. With a new coach and revamped roster, West extended its winning streak over City High, while the Little Hawks nearly completed a big second-half comeback before a late turnover sealed the result.
   

3. Drive down a virtual I-80 with a new Iowa trucking simulator (littlevillagemag.com) — A new Iowa expansion for American Truck Simulator now lets players virtually haul cargo in and out of Iowa City, complete with a Menards-like store and a quirky Star Trek barn along Highway 218. Developed by a Czech-based team after on-the-ground research trips, the DLC highlights familiar corridors like I-80 and I-380 while packing in Iowa-themed landmarks and Easter eggs.
   

4. Governor names Meredith's Steve Lacy, Republican Peter Cownie to Iowa Board of Regents (thegazette.com) — Iowa City readers will see new leadership shaping the University of Iowa and the state’s other public universities, as Gov. Kim Reynolds appoints Steve Lacy and former lawmaker Peter Cownie to the Iowa Board of Regents. The picks rebalance the board’s party and gender makeup and elevate a key adviser to UI’s new Center for Intellectual Freedom, which reports directly to the regents.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Are you missing a white and gold cat?
    Stowaway cat traveled to Dumont, Iowa. This is a link to the Facebook post. https://www.facebook.com/groups/968245060010107/permalink… (Nextdoor Northside and Goosetown)
  • Anyone else having Internet connection problems?
    I just started with a new service and my televisions are telling me that they’re not connected to the network. What’s even stranger is that one… (Nextdoor Eastside)
  • USA Jobs posted a job opening for Hotel Night Auditor in Iowa City. Apply here.
  • University of Iowa posted a job opening for Revenue Cycle Representative - Physician/Hospital Accounts Receivable Management (PHARM) - Patient Financial Services 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: I dreamed I was swimming in a pool of orange soda, but it was just a Fanta-sea.
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