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Iowa City
Wednesday, January 1st, 2025
Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mandi Remington, known for her extensive grassroots organizing and activism, has been named the Press-Citizen's 2024 Person of the Year for her deep impact on Johnson County. Iowa City Press-Citizen
- ➤ Iowa police advise New Year's Eve celebrants to plan for a sober driver and be vigilant to ensure a safe celebration, highlighting services like free towing through AAA. KCRG
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Iowa City Police Department announced the identity of Christine Blount, 38, as the victim of a fatal shooting on S. Dodge Street, with the investigation ongoing and no arrests made. The Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Iowa experiences a high level of influenza activity as flu vaccination rates drop to the lowest since the pandemic, with only 37% in Johnson County getting vaccinated. KCRG
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Wilson's Ciderhouse & Venue in Iowa City is transforming its Ciderhouse into a second event venue to offer all-inclusive service with in-house catering. KCRG
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Music Together® Winter Session at Preucil School of Music
The Music Together® program offers a 10-week winter session focusing on early childhood music education at the Preucil School of Music.
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January Featured Artist: Laurel Kubby Exhibition
Laurel Kubby's exhibition showcases her 3-dimensional contemporary geometric seed bead work, along with her interests in design techniques, kumihimo, and bead crochet.
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Laurel Kubby's Featured Art Exhibition
Laurel Kubby showcases her 3-dimensional contemporary geometric seed bead work at Beadology Iowa throughout January, highlighting her skills in various beading techniques.
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Mike Birbiglia Live Performance
Comedian Mike Birbiglia will perform his acclaimed solo show at The Englert Theatre in Iowa City.
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An Evening with Comedian Mike Birbiglia
Mike Birbiglia, an acclaimed comedian and storyteller, performs his solo show at the Englert Theatre in Iowa City.
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Flash in a Pan - Live Bluegrass Music
Iowa City's favorite stringband, Flash in a Pan, will perform lively bluegrass music at The Black Angel, featuring tight picking and rich harmonies with no cover charge.
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Project GREEN Second Sunday Garden Forum with Master Gardener John Weeg
Master Gardener John Weeg will discuss Hügelkultur at the Project GREEN Second Sunday Garden Forum held at the Iowa City Public Library.
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Laurel Kubby's Featured Exhibit at Beadology Iowa
The event showcases the intricate 3-dimensional geometric seed bead works of artist Laurel Kubby, highlighting her design techniques and passion for beading.
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Laurel Kubby's January Exhibition
Experience the intricate 3-dimensional geometric beadwork of artist Laurel Kubby, featuring her techniques in bead crochet and kumihimo, on display at Beadology Iowa throughout January.
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Quilt Storytelling with Textile Artist Juli Seydell Johnson
Textile artist Juli Seydell Johnson will share her personal quilting journey, highlighting the stories and milestones that quilts represent.
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