Saturday, November 16th, 2024

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Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Middlebrook Mercantile will host a Holiday Sip & Shop event featuring a variety of vendors selling clothing, art, jewelry, and other items. We Are Iowa
- ➤ The River Valley Veterans Network organizes an event to connect serving veterans with future opportunities. We Are Iowa
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Yossarian Williams, 48, pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of assault with intent to inflict serious injury, receiving a sentence of up to two years for stabbing and pushing someone into the Iowa River. Iowa City Press-Citizen
- ➤ The Iowa Court of Appeals confirmed Alfred Younes' five-year prison sentence for assisting his son in fleeing the U.S. before his attempted murder trial. Iowa City Press-Citizen
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A University of Iowa fraternity has been suspended and one individual arrested following an investigation into a hazing incident involving blindfolded pledges. KCRG
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Iowa Supreme Court ruled that the state's law restricting gun ownership for individuals previously involuntarily committed for mental health issues is constitutional, even after scrutiny under a recent amendment. Iowa City Press-Citizen
LIFESTYLE NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Southeast Polk overcame a two-touchdown deficit to beat Iowa City Liberty 38-35, moving on to face West Des Moines Valley in the 5A State Football Championship. KWWL
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Key Change: Piano Revolutionaries - French Impressions Concert
Experience a captivating piano duo performance featuring Ksenia Nosikova as part of the Key Change Festival.
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Monday Night Trivia Challenge at Coach’s Corner
Experience a fun and engaging trivia night with teams competing for house cash at Coach's Corner in Iowa City.
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Sonic Meditation for Community Healing
Experience a communal sonic meditation that fosters healing through group toning and intentional sound creation, facilitated by an experienced sound healer.
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Bingo Night at Hamburg Inn #2
Experience an exciting evening of free bingo at Hamburg Inn #2, perfect for community members looking for fun and entertainment.
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Creative DIY Nature Journals Workshop
Experience a fun and creative session making nature journals from natural materials for kids ages 5-12.
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IC Swing Dance - Social and Beginner Lessons
Experience an engaging community gathering with swing dance lessons for beginners followed by a fun social dance night.
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Hawkeye Histories: A Showcase of Sporting Achievements
Explore the rich history of sports at the University of Iowa, highlighting its iconic athletes and the evolution of intercollegiate athletics.
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Native Hip Hop Showcase: Stella Standingbear, Def-I, Tall Paul, Stuart James, and Jim Swim
Experience an exciting Native Hip Hop show featuring talented artists including Stella Standingbear, Def-I, Tall Paul, Stuart James, and Jim Swim.
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Board Game Night at Scanlon Gym
Experience an evening of fun-filled board games like Connect Four and Guess Who with friends at Scanlon Gym.
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Book Babies Storytime: Language Learning Fun for Infants
Experience an engaging and interactive storytime designed to stimulate language development in infants aged 0-2, encouraging participation from parents and caregivers.
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