Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of August.
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🏘️ Community
16-year-old Bridget Stone, missing since August 21, has been safely located by the Johnson County Sheriff's Office in Iowa City.
🚨 Crime
Brandon Juniel, 29, was arrested for firing a gun into a crowd in Iowa City, facing multiple charges including intimidation with a dangerous weapon, but no injuries were reported.
Ali Younes, a former University of Iowa student accused of attempted murder and theft in 2022, has returned to the U.S. from Jordan to face trial after a year-long international manhunt.
🏛️ Government
Julie Persons, Swisher's first female mayor, was nominated as the Johnson County auditor by the Democrats, with no Republican contenders.
Iowa's state panel ruled to disqualify three libertarian congressional candidates from the general election ballot due to procedural nomination errors, impacting competitive districts.
🎉 Iowa City Events
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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.
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.
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.
Weekly Laughter Club
Experience a joyful group session focused on laughter exercises and deep breathing to relieve stress and promote well-being.
Of Virtue Concert
Experience a live performance by Of Virtue at Gabe's in Iowa City.
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.
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.
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.
Monday Night Gravel Ride
Experience a friendly no-drop gravel ride covering 20-30 miles with varied routes, culminating at Big Grove Brewery.
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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