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Iowa City
Thursday, August 15th, 2024
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Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Westwinds Drive in Iowa City will reopen to two-way traffic on August 30th. KWWL
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A body was found under maintenance equipment in a pond at Pleasant Valley Golf Course, with the Johnson County Sheriff's Office investigating the drowning death. KWWL
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Iowa City School Board is set to decide on new cell phone usage restrictions in schools by October, following discussions on its impact on students. Iowa City Press-Citizen
- ➤ Iowa implements a new law requiring schools to meet with parents and the student to address chronic absenteeism before involving the county attorney, aiming to reduce rates that exceed 40% in some districts. We Are Iowa
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ KHAK's Radiothon aims to raise funds for the Children’s Miracle Network, supporting kids at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital. KCRG
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ After participating in the Paris Olympics, former Iowa women's basketball star Megan Gustafson surprises her college coach, Jan Jensen, in Iowa City with a heartfelt visit. 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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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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South of 6 Business District Litter Cleanup
Help clean up litter in the busy South of 6 business district and enjoy coffee and conversation afterward.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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