Iowa City Daily Links: August 9

As always, I'll start with links to stories on this site, but then I'll venture out into the world of other publications. Feel free to suggest links to stories that I might have missed and I can add them during the day.

From Iowa City Patch

The Lucas Elementary School PTO is using this year.

Patch blogger Paul Deaton reports back from a that was given on Monday.

We have a pull up on the Iowa Straw Poll. Vote to let us know who you think will have the on Sunday.

Here's a run down of the features of the  you can download for your smart phone of choice.

Meet our Adopt this Pet of the Week -- O'Henry, .

From Other Sites

Emily Schettler of the Iowa City Press-Citizen writes that there is some worry about the increasing number of students who need financial aide versus the potential decrease in funding for it.

Lee Hermiston of the Press-Citizen writes that Iowa City still ranks high nationally for its rate of people who volunteer.

Josh O'Leary of the Press-Citizen writes that a new frozen yogurt business is opening in downtown Iowa City.

B.A. Morelli of the Press-Citizen writes that bike advocates want to shrink Gilbert Street to allow for more bike opportunities.

Gregg Hennigan of the Gazette writes that Iowa City Superintendent Steve Murley recommends that Hills Elementary School remains open. He would only consider closing the school if a new elementary school school was opened on the east side of Iowa City.

Both Panda Express and Culver's restaurants are interested in establishing new locations in Iowa City, writes Dave DeWitte for the Gazette.

Johnson County is looking for a few volunteers to join its Justice Center commitee.

A bus tour of Republican presidential candidates who espouse social conservative values such as anti abortion and anti gay marriage has begun its trek.

Texas Gov. Rick Perry, who will likely announce his candidacy for president on Saturday, will be in Iowa on Sunday, writes Jason Clayworth of the Des Moines Register.

Mitt Romney will also be making a quick tour of the state this week.

Daily Links Quote of the Day: Still, with a 50.9 percent volunteer rate, Iowa City Mayor Matt Hayek said there is plenty to be proud about.

“It speaks highly of our culture,” he said. “Iowa City is an active and engaged community and it’s great to see this recognized.”