Good Day
Iowa City
Tuesday, August 27th, 2024
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Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 27th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Seven Iowa stationery and letterpress stores launch Iowa Paper Trail event with a passport system to boost small business visibility and celebrate handwritten correspondence. The Gazette
- ➤ A Kids Christmas Store is collecting toys and food items for the upcoming holiday season. We Are Iowa
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A crash on eastbound I-80 in Coralville is causing an 18-minute delay for Monday morning commuters. KCRG
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Iowa welcomes a new academic year amid severe heat, drawing first-time and transfer students eager for new experiences. KCRG
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Eastern Iowa braces for near-record temperatures and triple-digit heat indices, prompting early school dismissals. Iowa City Press-Citizen
TRAVEL NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR Compression packing cubes are a travel game-changer — fit twice as much, stay organized, and avoid suitcase chaos. Perfect for any trip, they keep clothes tidy, save space, and make packing and unpacking a breeze. 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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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
The quality of your life is determined by the quality of your questions.
~ Tony Robbins
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