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Tuesday, April 8th, 2025

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Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of April.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The Mile Long Bridge over Red Rock Lake is closed until October for re-surfacing on Highway 14, so drivers traveling between Knoxville, Pella, Monroe, and Pleasantville must take longer routes. Local residents report that trips now take twice as long and local businesses have seen changes in customer travel patterns.  WHO 13

CRIME NEWS

  • Iowa City police arrested 40-year-old Dustin Snyder for driving an excavator on the 2600 block of Muscatine Avenue while intoxicated on Saturday afternoon — he admitted to drinking and posted a .222 BrAC —.  KCRG
  • A Iowa City man was charged after police said that on February 26 he asked a 75-year-old victim to leave his car running at Walmart and then stole the vehicle and cellphone—authorities later recovered the phone along I-80.  KCRG

EDUCATION NEWS

  • An Iowa City robotics club—Children of the Corn—qualified for the FIRST Robotics Competition Championship in Houston later this month but still needs to raise funds to cover the $35,000 to $40,000 cost. The team has raised over $20,000 so far and must raise the remaining funds by Wednesday or use next season’s budget to cover the shortfall.  KCRG

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Yesterday the Johnson County Board of Supervisors submitted a formal letter opposing Senate File 75, which changes election rules for county officials in Johnson, Story, and Black Hawk Counties. The Board stated the bill violates local home rule and urged Governor Reynolds to veto it + maintain uniform state law.  KCRG

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Wed, 4/9/25

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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.

    Thu, 4/10/25

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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.

    Fri, 4/11/25

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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.

    Sat, 4/12/25

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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.

    Sun, 4/13/25

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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.

    Mon, 4/14/25

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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.

    Tue, 4/15/25

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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.

    Wed, 4/16/25

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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.

    Thu, 4/17/25

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  • Friday Group Class for Strings

    4:30-5:15 p.m. — Preucil School of Music — Check for pricing — A group class focused on violin, viola, and cello to enhance your string skills.

    Fri, 4/18/25

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