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Thursday, May 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Iowa City has selected Grand Rail Development to build a mixed-use six-story building on the vacant lot at 21 S. Linn St. & the plan includes retail, entertainment, office space and 20 residential units, with city staff set to work with the team over the coming months to finalize details. The Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Englert Theatre announced that the inaugural Iowa City Songwriters Festival will take place from September 4 to 6 across downtown venues. The festival will feature live performances by acclaimed songwriters, engaging panel discussions, and twenty scholarships for emerging musicians—applications close May 30. Downtown Iowa City
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ University of Iowa paused its search for a new dean for the Graduate College (after a finalist chose another opportunity) and will name an interim leader; the Law dean search (paused in December) is set to resume in the fall. Iowa City Press-Citizen
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, the Iowa City Council approved the first reading of a plan to rezone 5.49 acres on the north side for an 84-unit apartment complex — a measure that came amid neighbor concerns over traffic and development size. City staff will study the feasibility of a sidewalk connecting Happy Hollow Park — and the council will hold two more votes before final approval. The Gazette
- ➤ Labor lawyer and former state representative Nate Willems launched his campaign on May 7 to run for attorney general in 2026 and said he will focus on protecting Iowa workers & seniors while holding corporations accountable for wage theft. He plans to rebuild consumer protections if elected to bring fairness to the office. Iowa City Press-Citizen
SPORTS NEWS
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Vintage Remix Pop-up Shop
9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. — Crowded Closet Thrift Shop — Free entry — Discover a curated collection of unique vintage clothing and accessories at this semi-annual event.
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Riverdance Performance
2-5 p.m. — Hancher Auditorium — Ticket prices vary — Experience the Grammy Award-winning fusion of Irish dance and music that has captivated audiences worldwide.
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Sunday Open Mic Comedy Night
9:00-10:30 p.m. — AlleyCat — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of comedy followed by all night karaoke fun.
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AA: Sunlight of the Spirit Group
6-7 p.m. — Uptown Bill's Coffee House & Neighborhood Arts Center — Free entry — Gather for a supportive discussion focused on promotion of recovery and community spirit.
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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 Mallarmé's revolutionary poem on art and design.
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Prairie Preview 40! Featuring Robin Wall Kimmerer
4:30-7:30 p.m. — The Englert Theatre — Free entry — Celebrate 40 years of environmental stewardship with interactive booths and a keynote by acclaimed author Robin Wall Kimmerer.
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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 revolutionary influence of Stéphane Mallarmé's poem on graphic design and visual poetry.
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Friday Night Concert Series
6:30-9 p.m. — 210 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA — Free entry — Celebrate the start of summer with local musicians at this vibrant concert series.
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Sensory Sensitive Inflatable Afternoon
1:30-3:30 p.m. — Iowa City Scanlon Gym — Cost not specified — Enjoy unstructured play time with inflatables designed for sensory sensitive friends and families.
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May's Featured Artist: Laurel Kubby
7 a.m. - 6 p.m. — Beadology Iowa — Free entry — Explore the intricate 3-dimensional geometric seed bead work of artist Laurel Kubby throughout May.
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