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Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center plans a 1,500 square foot addition to give dogs and cats a safe space to play and exercise.

The $1.3 million project will be funded by a nonprofit and will start after city council approves bids with construction set to begin in spring.

Iowa City Community School District candidates shared their priorities on classroom safety, funding, and technology use ahead of the November 4 election—addressing challenges from new cell phone policies and shifts in education funding through Education Savings Accounts and policies on school library materials. They seek to bolster teacher retention and community support as part of efforts to improve the district.

Financial Advisor Mark Triplett advises that families use a holiday spending plan—he warns that overspending may lead to high credit card debt as the busy season approaches.

Jok-E-Oke Comedy Open Mic Night

8 PM - 12 AM — AlleyCat — Free entry — Enjoy a night of laughs with local comedians followed by karaoke.

Lyndsay Audra with Todd Partridge

7 p.m. — Sanctuary Pub — Cost information not provided — Enjoy an evening of music featuring Lyndsay Audra and Todd Partridge.

Lady Franklyn Improv Show

7:30-9 p.m. — Willow Creek Theatre Company — Ticket purchase required — Experience a night of laughter with Iowa City's premier improv team.

All Acts Open Mic Night

8 PM - 12 AM — AlleyCat — Free entry — Showcase your talent with an open mic followed by karaoke fun.

Monday Open Comedy Mic

8-11:30 p.m. — AlleyCat — Free — Enjoy a night of laughs followed by karaoke at this weekly comedy showcase.

Trivia Night

7-9 p.m. — Vue Rooftop — Enjoy fun trivia on diverse topics along with Music Bingo for prizes.

Bingo Night at Hamburg Inn #2

7-9 p.m. — Hamburg Inn No. 2 — Free to play — Enjoy a fun evening of free bingo in a friendly atmosphere.

Guest Artist Recital: Robert Benton

7:30 p.m. — The University of Iowa School of Music - Voxman Building — Ticket purchase required — Experience the mesmerizing sounds of euphonium in a captivating live recital.

Friday Night Concert Series

6:30-9:00 p.m. — Pedestrian Mall — Free entry — Experience the vibrant sounds of local musicians in a lively outdoor setting.

Lady Franklyn Improv Show

7:30-9 p.m. — Willow Creek Theatre Company — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of laughs with Iowa City’s first professional improv team.