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Iowa City
Thursday, January 9th, 2025
Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 2024 National Community Survey of Iowa City highlights residents' high regard for education, arts, and culture, as well as increasing approval for fare-free transit, despite concerns over the economy and affordability. Iowa City Press-Citizen
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two teenagers pleaded guilty to lesser charges of third-degree burglary and willful injury after a stabbing incident at Iowa City West High in August, facing probation and potential prison time for probation violations. Iowa City Press-Citizen
- ➤ An Iowa City man faces charges following an assault and a woman's subsequent death, with ongoing police investigation into the relationship between the incidents. The Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Riverside Theatre in Iowa City is staging 'The Cure at Troy', a thought-provoking adaptation by Seamus Heaney of Sophocles’ 'Philoctetes', mixing classical themes with modern sensibilities, from January 30 through February 9, 2025. Downtown Iowa City
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Iowa plans to replace its Gender, Women’s, and Sexuality Studies department with a new School of Social and Cultural Analysis to consolidate and enhance related academic programs. Iowa City Press-Citizen
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Iowa City VA Health Care System is expanding to include a new Women’s Health Clinic, aiming to better support the growing number of women veterans with modernized spaces and comprehensive health services by fall 2026. The Gazette
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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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Laurel Kubby's Featured Artist Exhibition
The exhibit showcases Laurel Kubby's 3-dimensional contemporary geometric seed bead work, along with her expertise in various beading techniques.
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