Saturday, January 11th, 2025

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Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Sanctuary Pub in Iowa City, known for its lengthy 52-year service providing pizzas and a diverse beer selection, has closed, with potential for new business occupancy soon. Iowa City Press-Citizen
- ➤ Iowa City's Lower City Park Pool pond is now open for ice skating, with safety indicated by signage. KCRG
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An appeals court affirmed a $460,000 judgment against Iowa cattle farmers for attempting to replace a highly valuable Wagyu bull with a substitute, with the original bull's location still unknown. The Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Oliver Palmer, an Iowa City High School senior and jazz ensemble leader, wins Student of the Week with 50% of over 5,000 votes for his dedication to music. Iowa City Press-Citizen
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Three candidates, Ross Nusser, Oliver Weilein, and Sharon Degraw, have filed for the Iowa City Council District C seat, prompting a primary election on February 4. The Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Iowa City VA Health Care System began a $16 million expansion of its Women's Health Clinic to accommodate the increasing number of female veterans, with completion expected by October 2026. Iowa City Press-Citizen
SHOP NEWS
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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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Preschool Basketball Program for Kindergartners
This introductory basketball program offers preschoolers the opportunity to learn basic skills such as dribbling, passing, and shooting in a fun, non-competitive environment.
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Monthly Trivia Night at Vue Rooftop
Team up for a lively trivia competition covering diverse topics, complete with music and prizes, held every third Tuesday of the month.
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