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Iowa City
Monday, April 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 7th of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The local EAA Chapter 33 hosted an event this past weekend where the nearly 100-year-old 1929 Ford Tri-Motor flew over Iowa City and taught residents about aviation history—children like 13-year-old Payton had the chance to experience flying in the classic plane. KCRG
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Johnson County Board of Supervisors and the Iowa City Council are studying a joint law enforcement facility — to house a new county jail, sheriff’s office and police department because both current spaces are aging and overcrowded. Two architectural firms are working on the plan and the Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee will propose a bond issue to voters in November 2026 — while starting a public campaign to build support. The Gazette
- ➤ At the statehouse, lawmakers debated bills on banning cellphones in schools during class time, limiting SNAP benefits to healthy foods, and letting abuse victims testify remotely—one cellphone ban bill passed both chambers but its Senate amendment still needs House approval—and some measures did not survive the session deadline. We Are Iowa
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Christopher’s Bar Exam Trivia Night
8-10 p.m. — Quinton's Bar & Deli — Participate with friends — Test your knowledge and compete for cash and prizes in this interactive pub quiz.
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Climate Fiction Book Club: The Deluge Discussion
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Iowa City Public Library — Free entry — Explore the imagined futures of the climate crisis through engaging discussions of contemporary fiction.
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Swing Dance Lessons & Social Dance
7-9:15 p.m. — Masonic Lodge — $10 or $5 for students — Experience the joy of learning lindy hop with beginner and intermediate lessons followed by a social dance.
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Friday Group Class for Strings
4:30-5:15 p.m. — Preucil School of Music — Cost varies by book level — A structured group class for violin, viola, and cello players to enhance their skills.
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The Sound of Music by West High
1-10 p.m. — West High School–Arganbright Auditorium — $10 – $15 — Experience the beloved musical with talented local performers at West High School.
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Classic American Antique Auction
3-7 p.m. — 1565 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA — Admission details not specified — Discover a diverse collection of rare antiques, vintage collectibles, and unique artifacts.
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Chinese Bilingual Storytime
10:30-11:00 a.m. — Iowa City Public Library — Free entry — Delight in songs, rhymes, and stories in Chinese and English with crafts for all ages.
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Kraft & Kvetch: Passover Edition
11:30 p.m. — Market-Dubuque Building — Dinner included — Unwind and unleash creativity with fellow artists over a Passover dinner.
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First Round Happy Hour
5-6:30 p.m. — Iowa City Downtown District — First drink free — A vibrant monthly gathering to socialize and discover local arts, business, and cultural updates.
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Swing Dance Lessons & Social Dance
7-9:15 p.m. — Masonic Lodge — $10 per evening, $5 for students — Learn the lindy hop through beginner and intermediate lessons followed by a lively social dance.
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