Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of May.
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🎓 Education
Iowa City Community School District accepted special education director Ashley Reedy's resignation Friday amid a $19 million special education deficit.
The district paused its Facilities Master Plan and will meet with the state next month as it works to increase its spending authority.
Yesterday, the University of Iowa held its College of Law commencement ceremony at Hancher Auditorium, where graduates received degrees amid applause from family and faculty.
The event highlighted key moments (including a handshake from Dean Todd Pettys) and celebrated academic achievements.
🎉 Iowa City Events
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The Storyteller Mic
10 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. — AlleyCat — $4 White Claws and Bombs — Share your song, poem, or weekend tales at this vibrant open mic night.
Sonic Meditation Session
12-1 p.m. — Heartland Yoga — $20 — Experience the power of communal toning for personal and collective healing.
Drop In Bike Ride
5:45-8:30 p.m. — Riverfront Crossings Park — Free entry — Join a fast-paced, informal bike ride with a focus on drafting and teamwork.
Alice Martin - Westward Women Reading
7-8 p.m. — Prairie Lights Books and Cafe — Free entry — Experience the launch of a debut novel blending dystopian themes with a Western twist.
Lady Franklyn Improv
8:30-9:30 p.m. — Willow Creek Theatre Company — Ticket sales support local artists — Enjoy a night of laughs with Iowa City's professional improv team.
Good Habits, Gunk Lung, Early Girl & Tiny Stupid Concert
8-10:30 p.m. — Gabe's — $13.06 — Experience an electrifying night with local bands Good Habits, Gunk Lung, Early Girl, and Tiny Stupid.
Monday Night Gravel Ride
6:30-8:30 p.m. — World of Bikes — Free entry — Enjoy a no-drop 20-30 mile gravel ride with a beer finish at Big Grove Brewery.
Paige Lewis – Canon Reading
7-8 p.m. — Prairie Lights Books and Cafe — Free entry — Experience an evening of humor and brilliance as Paige Lewis reads from their debut novel, Canon.
West Coast Swing Foundations Class
6:15-9 p.m. — Public Space One — No experience required — Learn the basics of West Coast Swing including patterns and dance etiquette.
Tranquility Summer Series: A Meditation & Sound Refresh
7-8 p.m. — Harvest Preserve — $25 — Experience a soothing sound meditation under the night sky, guided by Tina McCoy as you welcome the joys of summer.
🏠 Iowa City Real Estate
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