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Iowa City
Thursday, January 16th, 2025
Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Wedge Pizzeria, an Iowa City favorite since 1999, has reopened in Downtown Iowa City, offering its signature scratch-made meals and focusing on serving the local community. Downtown Iowa City
- ➤ Coralville is set to participate in a national People's March for rights and solidarity, starting at the Coralville Library on Saturday, Jan. 18. Iowa City Press-Citizen
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Iowa City voters will select two candidates in a primary on Feb. 4 for a March 4 special election to fill the District C Council seat, featuring candidates Sharon DeGraw, Ross Nusser, and Oliver Weilein with varied priorities including neighborhood preservation, mental health resources, and housing solutions. The Gazette
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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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Laurel Kubby: January's Featured Artist Showcase
Laurel Kubby specializes in 3-dimensional contemporary geometric seed bead work with a strong focus on design processes and beading techniques, showcasing her work throughout January at Beadology Iowa.
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Friday Group Class for Violin, Viola, and Cello
This is a structured group class for students of violin, viola, and cello at various skill levels, suitable for learners progressing through designated books.
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Reduction Woodcut Workshop with Lilah Ward Shepherd
Participants will learn to create multicolored relief carved wood block prints in a pay-what-you-can workshop hosted by artist Lilah Ward Shepherd.
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Hadestown: A Tony Award-Winning Musical
Hadestown is an acclaimed musical that intertwines the tales of Orpheus and Eurydice, featuring award-winning music and a captivating narrative.
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