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.
SHOP NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR Time’s almost up. Amazon’s Prime Day sale wraps up today, July 11, at midnight. These are the deepest discounts we’re adding to our cart before they’re gone tomorrow: $60 off the AncestryDNA Test Kit, 50% off this Wi-Fi range extender, and $150 off the Bose QuietComfort Bluetooth Headphones. The Buy
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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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Last Call: You Have Less Than 24 Hours Left to Shop Amazon Prime Day Deals
Today, July 11, is the final day of Amazon’s Prime Day sale. When the clock strikes midnight, some of this year’s biggest bargains will disappear. Whether you’ve been eyeing tech, home essentials, fashion, or everyday must-haves, now’s your last chance to save big. These five are not to be missed:
Sleep Doctor Approved Cervical Neck Pillow | 169.99 39.99
Yes, the discount you’re seeing on this versatile ergonomic pillow is, in fact, real.
Philips Sonicare ExpertClean 7500 | $199.99 $99.96
Impress your dentist with this electric toothbrush that removes 10 times more plaque than a manual one.
Sports Research Creatine Monohydrate | $30.95 $21.66
Accelerate muscle gain + improve workout performance with creatine rated 4.7 stars.
12-pack Fruit of the Loom Men's Tee Eversoft Cotton T-Shirts | $54.99 $14.26
Stock up on undershirts with this unbeatable deal: 12 breathable, moisture-wicking, cotton undershirts starting at under $15.
Food Vacuum Sealer Machine | $339.99 $79.99
You can’t beat $260 off a top-rated food vacuum sealing machine — goodbye, freezer burn.
Shop now and save big.
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~ Friedrich Nietzsche
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