Sunday, January 12th, 2025

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Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 12th of January.
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR Iowa City homeowners are protecting themselves from unexpected repair costs with Money's recommended home warranty plans, which cover essential appliances and systems against normal wear and tear that traditional homeowners insurance doesn't include. Money
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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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Laughter Club Session
The Laughter Club invites participants to engage in laughter exercises, deep breathing, and meditation to relieve stress and promote well-being.
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Go beyond home owners insurance with a home warranty
If you’re a homeowner, you know unexpected expenses are par for the course. One way to help shield your finances is to get a home warranty. Unlike homeowners insurance, which covers natural disasters and theft, a home warranty could help safeguard you against costly repairs of eligible essential home appliances and systems due to normal wear and tear. Check out Money’s list of the Best Home Warranties and take the sting out of appliance breakdowns.
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