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Saturday, April 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The owner and managers of Hawkeye Waste Systems in Iowa City were charged with a felony for not carrying the required workers’ comp insurance after an employee was fatally crushed by a skid loader in late 2024 (arraignment is set for May 19 in Johnson County District Court). The Gazette
- ➤ Former Iowa City Jimmy John's manager Jillian Begg pled guilty to third-degree fraudulent practice after altering deposit slips to conceal more than $8,000 in missing store cash and will serve two years on probation with a fine — her plea came after an audit at the Dodge Street location uncovered the loss. Iowa City Press-Citizen
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Central Iowa Wind Ensemble will host live music trivia on Sunday, May 4—an interactive concert that fuses live music with trivia questions—and local residents are invited to attend this unique cultural event. We Are Iowa
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Iowa City Liberty High School senior Lukas Acas was named the Press-Citizen’s Student of the Week for balancing AP and college courses with a busy fine arts schedule that includes plays, choral groups, and the drumline+the student poll closed on April 24 while a new contest will open on April 28. Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Spring Sensory Spectacular
1-4 p.m. — Ashton House — Snacks available — Celebrate spring with games and activities designed for youth with disabilities and their families.
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JBA April Member Meeting
5-6 p.m. — Tippie College of Business — Registration Required — Engage with fellow members at the JBA's general meeting in room W364.
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Illinois State Redbirds vs Iowa Hawkeyes Baseball
6:05-8:05 p.m. — Duane Banks Stadium — Ticket pricing varies — Enjoy a thrilling baseball matchup in Iowa City while supporting a cause of your choice.
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Katie Dahl at The Englert Theatre
7:30-10 p.m. — The Englert Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience an intimate evening with songwriter Katie Dahl as she shares her soulful music and witty storytelling.
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NAMI Family Support Group
6:30-7:30 p.m. — National Alliance on Mental Illness, Johnson County — Free entry — Peer-led support for adults with loved ones facing mental health challenges.
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Seussical the Musical Jr.
7 p.m. — The James Theater — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a whimsical journey through beloved Dr. Seuss stories brought to life in musical form.
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UI Day of Play
9 AM – 1 PM — Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center — Free entry — Experience adaptive recreation and inclusive activities for all ages.
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41st Annual Red Shoe Run & Walk 5K
10 AM – 12 PM — Lower City Park — Fundraising event — Support a great cause while enjoying a fun run in the beautiful surroundings of Iowa City.
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Chinese Bilingual Storytime
10:30-11:00 a.m. — Iowa City Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy songs, rhymes, and stories in both Chinese and English with fun crafts for children and caregivers.
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Iowa City Mini Medical School 2025
5:15-7:30 p.m. — Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine — Free entry — Discover how collaborations in cancer research are paving the way for future clinical trials in Iowa.
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