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Iowa City
Sunday, May 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 11th of May.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Bret Chickering, 66, ended his long streak of bad luck when he won $100,000 on a scratch ticket from Harlan Hy-Vee—he battled cancer and recovered from a broken hip before this life-changing win. He said he will save most of the money while continuing his work at a local manufacturing facility. WHO 13
SPORTS NEWS
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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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A Roll of the Dice: Symbolism in the Sackner Archive
9 a.m.-6 p.m. — University of Iowa Libraries Main Library Gallery — Free entry — Explore the influential legacy of Stéphane Mallarmé’s revolutionary poetic work in a unique exhibition.
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Iowa City Crusade Amazing Race & Tour
11 a.m. — Java House Coffee Roasters - Downtown — One ticket per person — Embark on a creative scavenger hunt exploring local gems and tackling fun challenges.
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Story Jam
10:30-11:00 a.m. — Iowa City Public Library — Free entry — A lively music and movement program promoting early literacy for children and caregivers.
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