Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of September.
Good morning, Iowa City.
🏘️ Community
The annual Taste of Iowa City event showcased a delightful array of dishes from 48 local restaurants, offering community members a unique culinary experience.
Cedar Rapids and Iowa City were ranked among the top 25 best places to live in the Midwest for 2024 by Livability.com, with Cedar Rapids at #11 and Iowa City at #17, based on factors like economy, safety, and education.
🚨 Crime
Teens Elijah Seals and Kesean Ford, charged with vehicular homicide and involuntary manslaughter for a fatal crash during a drag race, are set to be tried in October.
Iowa parents convicted of aiding their son's escape to Jordan for attempted murder charges are ordered to forfeit over $11,000.
A juvenile was stabbed during a fight involving a group of juveniles at the Robert A.
Lee Recreation Center in downtown Iowa City, with police investigating the incident.
🎭 Culture
Iowa City’s Riverside Theatre will present the opera 'Scalia/Ginsburg,' focusing on the unlikely friendship between the late Supreme Court Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Antonin Scalia, from Sept.
5 to 15, 2024.
📰 Economy
Raising Cane's opened its third Iowa location in downtown Iowa City, continuing its expansion with over 700 locations nationwide.
🎓 Education
The University of Iowa and local organizations held a class informing students about their tenants' rights to prepare them for renting in Iowa City.
🏈 Sports
Former Hawkeye center Austin Blythe will serve as honorary captain during the Iowa vs. Iowa State game at Kinnick Stadium.
🎉 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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