Good Day
Iowa City
Thursday, August 22nd, 2024
Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The former Hills Elementary School building in Iowa City is slated for demolition after the school district and the City of Hills decided it no longer meets city standards for use, aiming for a future site redevelopment that benefits the community. KWWL
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Cedar Rapids man faces charges for his role in a July fight at Iowa City's Ped Mall, caught on surveillance amidst a larger brawl. KCRG
- ➤ A Cedar Rapids woman, Ellianna Jensen, 21, was arrested for participating in a riot at the Ped Mall in Iowa City, marking the third arrest for this July incident. KCRG
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Iowa City Council approved the use of automated license plate technology and traffic cameras for parking enforcement and traffic studies, following a close 4-3 vote. Iowa City Press-Citizen
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers warns against swimming at Coralville Lake's beaches due to E. coli contamination. KCRG
- ➤ Iowa reports a year-high COVID-19 positivity rate of 20.7% for July 28 to Aug. 3, as cases surge nationally. Iowa City Press-Citizen
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Rhys Dakin aims to succeed Tory Taylor as Iowa's next Australian punter, focusing on personal performance amid high fan expectations and the team's strategic emphasis on defense and a revamped offense. 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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Introduction to Letterpress Printing Workshop
Learn the art of letterpress printing with hands-on experience at the Iowa City Press Co-Op under the guidance of teaching artist Mackie Garrett.
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Monday Night Gravel Ride
Experience a friendly no-drop gravel ride covering 20-30 miles with varied routes, culminating at Big Grove Brewery.
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September Featured Artist: Laurel Kubby
Experience the intricate art of 3-dimensional geometric seed bead work by acclaimed artist Laurel Kubby at Beadology Iowa throughout September.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You can't wake a person who is pretending to be asleep.
~ Native American Proverb
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