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Saturday, January 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 4th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Olympic gold medalist Shawn Johnson East has been appointed to the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals Board of Trustees, contributing to children's healthcare and research. We Are Iowa
- ➤ The Gilbert Street Bridge in Iowa City, after a seven-month, $4.4 million reconstruction due to structural deficiencies, has reopened with improvements including a resurfaced road, expanded sidewalks, and enhanced storm drainage. Iowa City Press-Citizen
- ➤ An Iowa family has been creating free warming shelters for stray and lost cats for ten years, distributing them through the Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center and a real estate office. KCRG
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A North Liberty woman was charged with theft for using a fake UPC code to steal over $1,100 worth of items from Hy-Vee in Coralville over several visits. KCRG
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The University of Iowa celebrates Jane Austen's 250th birthday with 'Jane and Her Music,' featuring musical performances and lectures exploring the author's connection to music at the Old Capitol. Downtown Iowa City
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A University of Iowa professor advises making New Year's resolutions specific, easy, and rewarding to transform them into lasting habits. 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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