Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of March.
Good morning, Iowa City.
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors voted down a request to have a school resource officer at Clear Creek Amana schools, rejecting the school board's unanimous vote for next year — marking the second such decision amid concerns over county funding and student safety.
The bodies of two National Guard soldiers (killed on March 1 in Kuwait by an Iranian drone) have returned home; funeral services for Major Jeffrey O’Brien in West Des Moines and Sergeant Declan Coady in Johnston are scheduled for Saturday.
Iowa coach Jan Jensen was named a semifinalist for the Naismith Women’s College Coach of the Year award by the Atlanta Tipoff Club.
Under her guidance the Hawkeyes achieved a record of 26 to 6 and set record wins, with her team set to face 15 seed FDU tomorrow at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
Thousands are arriving as NCAA women’s basketball games begin with the Iowa Hawkeyes hosting Fairleigh Dickinson in the first round at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday at 3 p.m. Local restaurants + hotels are gearing up for busy spring break crowds.
Christian Singles Gathering
6-8 p.m. — Basta Pizzeria Ristorante — $20 for Non Hub Members — Enjoy delicious Italian comfort food and meaningful conversations with fellow Christian singles.
Robert Cray Live
7:30-9 p.m. — The Englert Theatre — $25-$144+ — Experience the legendary Robert Cray as he brings his soulful blues and rock music to Iowa City.
Monday Night Gravel Ride
6:30-8:30 p.m. — World of Bikes — Free entry — Enjoy a no-drop gravel ride with varying routes ending at Big Grove Brewery.
Tune Out Weekly Music Trivia
7-10 p.m. — Big Grove Brewery & Taproom — Free entry — Test your music knowledge in a lively trivia competition with friends over pints.
Bingo Night at Hamburg Inn #2
7-9 p.m. — Hamburg Inn No. 2 — Free entry — Enjoy a fun-filled evening of bingo with friends and neighbors.
Erik Larson Live
7-10 p.m. — The Englert Theatre — Tickets starting at $101 — Experience an unforgettable evening with author Erik Larson at the Englert Theatre.
Netted Bead Bracelet Workshop
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Beadology Iowa — $72 includes materials and instruction — Craft a stylish tubular netted bracelet with seed beads and 6mm beads in this easy-to-learn workshop.
Fantasy Aerobics
10-11 a.m. — Public Space One — $7 suggested donation — Get your groove on with Fantasy Aerobics, welcoming all ages and fitness levels.
Cincinnati Cyclones at Iowa Heartlanders - Cartoon Day
3-4 p.m. — Xtream Arena — Family 4 Packs available — Enjoy animated chaos and Comic Day fun with skates and player meet & greet after the game.
Monday Night Gravel Ride
6:30-8:30 p.m. — World of Bikes — Free entry — Enjoy a no-drop 20-30 mile gravel ride ending at Big Grove Brewery.
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