Wednesday, August 14th, 2024

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Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of August.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Iowa ranks as the 12th best state to live in the U.S., with the lowest housing costs, according to WalletHub's 2024 report. Iowa City Press-Citizen
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Iowa schools scramble to comply with a new education law banning certain books and discussions, amidst confusion and lack of guidance from the state. We Are Iowa
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Iowa Cancer Consortium launches an online resource for Iowans to easily find cancer clinical trials within the state, aiming to improve access to treatments beyond standard care. We Are Iowa
WELLNESS NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR BetterHelp makes getting support simple and practical. They match people with a licensed therapist in as little as 24 to 48 hours, and sessions happen by phone, video, or chat from wherever life takes you. For a limited time, get 25% off your first month. The Buy
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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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Laurel Kubby: Featured Artist Exhibition at Beadology Iowa
Experience the intricate 3-dimensional geometric seed bead work and various beading techniques of artist Laurel Kubby throughout September at Beadology Iowa.
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