From the KCRG-TV9 Newsroom:
A trial begins this week for the man accused of causing a fatal collision involving a University of Iowa women’s basketball recruit. Ava Jones was with her family in Louisville for a basketball tournament when they were hit by a car while walking on a sidewalk in 2022. Jones and her mom were seriously hurt and her dad died. The driver, Michael Hurley, is accused of being under the influence of drugs at the time of the crash. He’s facing murder and assault charges. Jones medically retired from basketball in June but remains on scholarship at Iowa.
New renderings have been released for a pedestrian bridge over the Cedar River, connecting Czech Village with Newbo. Staff with Connect CR say bid letting for the project will take place at the November 5 City Council meeting. A decision will be made in December on who will be the contractor for the bridge.
The Iowa City Community School District is moving forward with changing its policy for cell phones. The district polled parents, students, and teachers to get an idea of what kind of rules will be supported. The district is looking to enact some type of rules regarding the use of cell phones in its schools–whether it’s a total ban, a partial one, or some other alternative.
Many college students say climate change is one of their top concerns this year. That was shared today as part of the 14th annual Iowa Climate Statement from scientists across the state. According to the climate report, the Earth’s global surface last year was the hottest it’s been since first recorded more than 150 years ago. Each university professor who spoke mentioned how often they hear students express anxiety toward climate change, and the climate report.
Iowa’s Board of Regents approved an agreement between University of Iowa Health Care and Mission Cancer and Blood. The agreement makes Mission and its clinics across Iowa part of UI Health Care. UIHC says by teaming up with Mission, it can improve access to cancer treatment in Iowa. Mission Cancer and Blood has more than 20 clinics in Iowa.
