Wednesday, January 8th, 2025

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Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of January.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Iowa City police are investigating a 'suspicious death' reported on Monday morning on the city's east side, with few details currently available. Iowa City Press-Citizen
- ➤ Iowa City Police are seeking help to identify three persons of interest in a December assault, offering a reward for information leading to an arrest. KCRG
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Photographer Julia Hansen reflects on capturing key moments of 2024, including Caitlin Clark's record-breaking Iowa women's basketball performance, a tornado's aftermath, and a kitten rescue during RAGBRAI. Iowa City Press-Citizen
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Iowa overcame a 15-point second-half deficit to defeat Nebraska 97-87 in overtime, with Josh Dix and Payton Sandfort scoring a combined 61 points. We Are Iowa
- ➤ Mark Gronowski, with a record of leading South Dakota State to two FCS National Championships and impressive personal stats, commits to the Iowa Hawkeyes. We Are Iowa
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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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Laurel Kubby's Featured Artist Exhibition
This exhibition showcases Laurel Kubby's 3-dimensional contemporary geometric seed bead work, along with her expertise in kumihimo and bead crochet, throughout January at Beadology Iowa.
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Live Music Friday at AlleyCat
Enjoy live music every Friday evening followed by karaoke at AlleyCat, with food and drink options available.
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Bike Maintenance Workshop: Rent-a-Bench
Participants can rent space and tools to work on their bikes at the Iowa City Bike Library, with rates of $5 per hour and free access for active volunteers.
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