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Iowa City
Thursday, March 27th, 2025
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Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 27th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Former Hawkeye Kenyon Murray plans to build a 50,000-square-foot basketball training facility just south of Liberty High School in North Liberty after the City Council approved tax incentives for eight years—up to $1.3 million—and construction is expected to begin in September with the project lasting 12 to 14 months while also offering career-readiness classes to athletes. The facility will include four basketball courts, physical therapy spaces, a fitness center, and community event areas and will serve as the home of Murray Elite and supporting nonprofit programs. The Gazette
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A North Liberty woman pleaded guilty to third-degree harassment for threatening to kill a junior high principal in 2024—she will pay a $200 fine and must follow a no-contact order until March 2030. Iowa City Press-Citizen
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A federal judge ruled there is no legal basis to ban books that describe sex acts—putting the law on hold so school districts can plan to return thousands of withdrawn books. Penguin Random House’s general counsel said the books should come back this school year—continuing into next school year as a court timeline is set. We Are Iowa
- ➤ The University of Iowa’s graduate worker union (COGS) held a rally on March 26 on the Pentacrest to protest during the One Day at Iowa fundraising campaign. The group stated its demands to bring attention to issues affecting graduate workers. Iowa City Press-Citizen
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Chelsie Brown is the new Sports Director for KCRG-TV9 and will lead coverage of eastern Iowa sports, replacing Scott Saville after his 29-year career. She will host segments at 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. on weeknights and On Iowa Live on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. — Brown worked as assistant director since August 2021 and won the Midwest Broadcast Journalism Award. KCRG
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A Roll of the Dice: Symbolism in the Sackner Archive
9 a.m. - 6 p.m. | University of Iowa Libraries Main Library Gallery | Free admission | Explore the profound influence of Stéphane Mallarmé’s symbolic poetry and its visual representation in art.
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City Park Parkrun
9 a.m. | Lower City Park | Free entry | Participate in a friendly weekly 5k event for all fitness levels.
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Sunday Zouk Practice
3:30-5:30 p.m. | Public Space One | Suggested donation $5-$20 | Enjoy open-level Zouk practice with Verity Rose and immerse in this vibrant dance culture.
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Sunlight of the Spirit Group Meeting
6-7 p.m. — Uptown Bill's Coffee House & Neighborhood Arts Center — Free entry — Gather with a community for support and sharing in a welcoming environment.
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UI Monthly Jazz Jam
7-9 p.m. — Wilder — Free entry — Enjoy a vibrant community jazz jam session hosted by local musicians in Iowa City.
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Rosh Chodesh Celebration: Nissan
12:30-1:30 a.m. — Market-Dubuque Building — No cost — Embrace the Moonrise Mindset and reflect on freedom as a new day approaches.
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Uptown Bill's Open Mic Night
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Uptown Bill's Coffee House & Neighborhood Arts Center — Free entry — Celebrate 16 years of talent with ten-minute performances open to all ages and abilities.
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Friday Group Class for Strings
4:30-5:15 p.m. — Preucil School of Music — Check website for cost — A focused group class for Violin, Viola, and Cello players of various skill levels.
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Enchanted Moments - A Character Photography Experience
1-2:30 p.m. — East Side Recycling Center — $40 per child, $10 per adult — Step into a magical world and capture unforgettable memories with beloved princesses, crafts, and enchanting performances.
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Piano Sundays at the Old Capitol Museum
1:30-3 p.m. — Old Capitol Museum — Free entry — Experience the talents of piano students and faculty in a historic venue featuring a rebuilt Steinway grand piano.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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