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Iowa City
Friday, May 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Chevron USA Inc. will lay off 70 central Iowa employees at its Renewable Energy Group headquarters in Ames on June 18 — the company will offer severance benefits and support during the transition. We Are Iowa
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Liberty High School runs an adaptive P.E. class that gives students a chance to build physical skills and gain confidence. Teachers tailor activities to meet each student's needs (the program shows a real local impact). Iowa City Press-Citizen
- ➤ University of Iowa student leaders met with the Board of Regents on May 19 to ask that the proposed tuition increase be vetoed after rising costs forced many to consider other options—an extra $279 at UI could mean a big change for many students. They urged more transparency and support from the state as the board will vote on the plans in June—hoping to keep higher education affordable. Iowa City Press-Citizen
- ➤ Eastern Iowa high school seniors will receive diplomas over the next few weeks at ceremonies set at venues such as the Alliant Energy PowerHouse in downtown Cedar Rapids and Xtream Arena in Coralville. Graduation events for schools including Jefferson, Kennedy, Washington, Prairie, Linn-Mar, Marion, Clear Creek Amana, City, Liberty and West high schools are scheduled from today through June 1 — each following its own timetable. The Gazette
- ➤ Six eastern Iowa schools received up to $20,000 each from state funding to expand work-based learning opportunities as part of a new summer pilot program linking classroom lessons to local STEM businesses. The Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council announced the awards on Thursday for schools including Waterloo, Holy Family Catholic in Dubuque, Iowa City, Marshalltown, and Cedar Rapids (Metro High School and CityView High School) to help students prepare for future STEM jobs. KCRG
- ➤ Iowa City Liberty High School’s adaptive P.E. class completed a robotics project so that student Anna Bilskemper (who has Rett Syndrome and uses an Eyegaze device) can join class activities like tossing a balloon and passing a soccer ball. Teachers, a robotics student, and grant funding from the ICCSD Foundation helped build the equipment to let her play with her peers. Iowa City Press-Citizen
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A UI report says the University of Iowa must spend about 14.8 million dollars to repair roads, upgrade cell service and update facilities at the Macbride Nature Recreation Area while also paying 917,000 dollars a year for upkeep. The report notes the lease for the 485-acre park expires in summer and that if the university ends the lease it may face an extra 500,000 dollars for building demolition. Iowa City Press-Citizen
- ➤ Gov. Reynolds announced that USDA approved a federal waiver to limit SNAP benefits to healthy foods—items like fruits, vegetables, meats, eggs and bread will be allowed while candy, soda and juices under 50% fruit or vegetable content will be disallowed. The waiver, which will affect about 270,000 SNAP participants, will take effect Jan. 1. We Are Iowa
SHOP NEWS
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Art Social at Public Space One
11 AM – 1 PM — PS1 Close House — Free entry — Engage in a creative atmosphere with art supplies and fellow creators.
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Laurel Kubby's Featured Art Exhibition
7 a.m. - 6 p.m. — Beadology Iowa — Free entry — Explore 3-dimensional geometric seed bead works and intricate beading techniques from a renowned artist.
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Monday Night Gravel Ride
6:30-8:30 p.m. — World of Bikes — Free — Engage in a no-drop gravel ride with varied loops ending at Big Grove Brewery.
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SOUPMEET Gathering
6-8 p.m. — Public Space 1 (PS1) — BYO beverage and suggested donation for contributions — Eat vegan soup and share creative ideas in a collaborative art-focused environment.
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Bingo Night at Hamburg Inn #2
7-9 p.m. — Hamburg Inn No. 2 — Free entry — Enjoy a fun-filled evening of free bingo games with friends and family.
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Jok-E-Oke Comedy Open Mic
8 PM – 12 AM — AlleyCat — Free entry — Enjoy a night of laughs followed by karaoke in Iowa City's favorite comedy venue.
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Browsing Party
5-7 p.m. — Iowa City Public Library — Free entry — Celebrate summer reading with live music, refreshments, and book browsing fun.
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TINA - The Tina Turner Musical
2-4:30 p.m. — Hancher Auditorium — $45 – $115 — Experience the uplifting journey of the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll set to her legendary hits.
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Sound Meditation with Natalie Brown: Resonance of Renewal
6-7:30 p.m. — Heartland Yoga — $35 — Experience soothing vibrations from singing bowls and gongs for relaxation and clarity.
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Bar Exam Trivia Night
7-9 p.m. — Coa Cantina — Free entry — Test your knowledge with trivia hosted by Christopher's Bar Exam in a vibrant cantina atmosphere.
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