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The Iowa City Charter Review Commission is seeking public input on potential changes to the Iowa City Charter during its 10-year review process. A public meeting will be held on September 28, 2024, at Emma Harvat Hall in City Hall for residents to share their opinions. For more information, residents can visit the Commission's website or contact them via email.
Starting September 25, 2024, Wayne Avenue will be closed at the intersection of Village Road for pavement repairs, causing detours for the 9-Towncrest and 3-AM Eastside Loop transit routes. Temporary bus stops will be established, while some existing stops will be inaccessible during the closure, which is expected to last until October 24, 2024.
Iowa football's upcoming game against Ohio State will be broadcast nationally on CBS, marking the third time in five games that the Hawkeyes will appear on a major network. Scheduled for October 5 at 2:30 p.m. CT, this matchup presents an opportunity for Iowa to win in Columbus for the first time in over three decades.
The Iowa City Press-Citizen has reopened voting for its Student of the Week initiative, inviting the public to recognize high school students who excel academically and in extracurricular activities. Nominations include Harper Erwin from Iowa City Regina Catholic High School, Zakai Kriener from Iowa City High School, and Lucianna Miller from Solon High School, with voting open until noon on September 26.
A recent Iowa Poll shows that 52% of likely voters in Iowa prefer Republican candidates for Congress, while 44% favor Democrats. Notably, the 1st District leans Democratic, with 49% support compared to 46% for Republicans. This marks a significant shift from previous polling, where Republicans held a much larger advantage.
Iowa Senators Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst criticized the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for a significant budget shortfall in veterans' benefits, despite recently passing a $2.9 billion funding bill to address the issue. They demanded accountability from the VA, emphasizing the need for better financial management to avoid similar situations in the future.
A recent Iowa Poll reveals that 59% of Iowans oppose the state's six-week abortion ban, with significant disapproval noted among women and various demographic groups. This poll marks the first assessment of public opinion since the law was enacted on July 29, 2023.
Iowa Republican lawmakers expressed their unwavering support for Donald Trump during the Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition's annual banquet in Des Moines, urging local voters to back him in the upcoming election. Their endorsements come amidst a tightening race against Vice President Kamala Harris, as a recent poll indicates a shrinking lead for Trump among likely Iowa voters.
Street parking rates in core Downtown Iowa City will decrease from $3 to $2.25 starting September 23, 2024, following a City Council vote. The rate change applies to specific streets and comes with the introduction of new parking permits for evening and weekend use.
Dawn Roberts, a lifelong Republican and Iowa state co-chair for Nikki Haley's presidential campaign, has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the presidency. In her guest column, Roberts cites Harris's ability to unite diverse viewpoints and her impressive debate performance against Donald Trump as key reasons for her support.