Tuesday, August 13th, 2024
Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A criminology professor criticizes Iowa police departments for withholding body camera footage from the public, hindering transparency and accountability in police-involved shootings. KCRG
- ➤ Iowa City Police request public assistance in gathering information about a June shooting incident, offering a reward for valuable leads. KWWL
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Spencer Lee and Kennedy Blades, associated with the Iowa Hawkeyes, both won silver medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics in their respective wrestling categories. We Are Iowa
- ➤ Kennedy Alexis Blades advances to the women’s freestyle wrestling 76kg final at the Olympics, aiming for gold after defeating competitors from Romania, Cuba, and Kyrgyzstan. We Are Iowa
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Performance Art Lab Workshop at Public Space One
Experience an inclusive and interdisciplinary workshop focused on performative and interactive art, encouraging participants from all backgrounds and skill levels.
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Laurel Kubby's September Art Showcase
Experience the intricate world of 3-dimensional geometric seed bead work by artist Laurel Kubby, renowned for her innovative design techniques and award-winning creativity.
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Book Babies Storytime at Iowa City Library
Experience an engaging and interactive storytime designed for infants aged 0-2, featuring singing, reading, and rhyming to stimulate language development.
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Weekly Laughter Club
Experience a joyful group session focused on laughter exercises and deep breathing to relieve stress and promote well-being.
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Of Virtue Concert
Experience a live performance by Of Virtue at Gabe's in Iowa City.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The cure for pain is in the pain.
~ Rumi
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