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Iowa City
Friday, March 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 7th of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Weaving Our Community Network event in Iowa City offers a beading workshop led by artist Alicia Velasquez, encouraging participants to explore storytelling through art and handmade crafts. Downtown Iowa City
- ➤ Mary Jane Knight will release her album 'Rising Free: a journey of healing' on March 23, accompanied by a concert at Riverside Theatre in Iowa City, aiming to empower and heal listeners through music. Downtown Iowa City
- ➤ The Phil Dorothy Drawing Studio in Iowa City hosts a life drawing group on March 6, requiring participants to bring their own materials and respect content creation boundaries. Downtown Iowa City
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. State Department has ended nearly $1 million in grant funding for the University of Iowa's International Writing Program, forcing the cessation of multiple programs and exchanges. Iowa City Press-Citizen
- ➤ The University of Iowa is reevaluating its long-standing lease and partnership with the MacBride Nature Recreation Area to ensure alignment with its educational mission and fiscal sustainability, inviting community feedback. Iowa City Press-Citizen
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ In Iowa City, the Sieck family is advancing their vision of Iowa's first pediatric hospice, Mason's Light House, with a $15 million plan for a facility offering cost-free care to terminally ill children, inspired by the compassionate care their son, Mason, received. Iowa City Press-Citizen
- ➤ The University of Iowa Health Care's new $525 million campus in North Liberty, featuring comprehensive academic health care services, is scheduled to open on April 28 with a public open house on April 12. Iowa City Press-Citizen
SPORTS NEWS
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Handmade Pressed Flower Paper Workshop
Participants will learn the art of paper-making and create unique sheets adorned with pressed flowers in this hands-on workshop.
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Mariee Sioux Concert
Mariee Sioux will be performing live at the Englert Theatre in Iowa City.
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Monday Night Trivia Challenge at Coach's Corner
Participate in a lively trivia night at Coach's Corner, where teams compete for house cash in a fun and social environment.
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A Roll of the Dice: Exploring Symbolism in the Sackner Archive
This exhibition showcases the impact of Stéphane Mallarmé's revolutionary poem 'Un coup de dés' on graphic design and visual poetry over 125 years, featuring curated works from the Sackner Archive.
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Kids Cooking Class
This program teaches children ages 7-16 essential cooking skills, including recipe reading, measuring, and safe kitchen tool usage.
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Buckethead Concert at The Englert Theatre
Buckethead will perform live at The Englert Theatre in Iowa City, showcasing his unique blend of musical styles.
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2025 Mid-North Horn Workshop at the University of Iowa
The 2025 Mid-North Horn Workshop will feature a display of French horn models from leading brands, hosted by Wichita Band Instrument Co. at the Voxman Music Building.
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The Picture Show: Babe - Pig in The City Screening
A family-friendly screening of 'Babe: Pig in The City' at FilmScene, offering free admission for children and an opportunity to earn stickers and prizes with a Picture Show Passport.
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The Picture Show: Babe - Pig in The City
A family-friendly screening of 'Babe: Pig in The City' featuring a Picture Show Passport for kids to collect stickers and prizes.
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Chinese Bilingual Storytime for Children
This weekly event features a bilingual storytime session in Chinese and English, including songs, rhymes, and crafts for children and their caregivers.
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