Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 1st of December.
Good morning, Iowa City.
Community leaders and local property owners have developed draft plans for three strategic investment districts in Iowa City, Coralville, and North Liberty—plans outline mixed-use development, improved transportation, and public art with progress expected through 2030.
On November 30, Kitty Corner Social Club celebrated its 200th cat adoption in Iowa City—marking eight months of matching cats with adopters as co-founder Cooper Brown noted the milestone helps reduce the number of cats on the streets.
Last November, volunteers gathered in Coralville at the University of Iowa’s Center for the Book to harvest kozo trees and process mulberry fibers into Japanese-style paper.
The paper—used to repair the Constitution and preserve rare books—upholds a 30-year tradition started by Professor Emeritus Timothy Barrett.
UI Jazz Jam Sessions
7-10 p.m. — Sanctuary Pub — Free entry — Community jazz musicians jam together for an uplifting evening of music and creativity.
Bingo Night at Hamburg Inn #2
7-9 p.m. — Hamburg Inn No. 2 — Free entry — Enjoy a fun-filled evening of free Bingo at a local favorite spot.
Trivia Night at the Den
7-9 p.m. — St. Burch Tavern — Free entry — Challenge your knowledge and compete for fun prizes at this weekly trivia event.
Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap
7:30-10:00 p.m. — Riverside Theatre — $18 – $42 — Experience a thrilling 'who done it' with a twist as guests become suspects in a snowbound B&B.
Iowa City Fab Lab Fall Holiday Open House
10 AM – 4 PM — Iowa City Fab Lab — Free entry — Explore creative holiday gifts with hands-on activities and live demonstrations.
Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap
2-4:30 p.m. — Riverside Theatre — $18 – $42 — Experience a classic whodunit with a twist as a snowstorm traps guests in a bed and breakfast with a murderer on the loose.
Monday Open Comedy Mic
8-11:30 p.m. — AlleyCat — Free entry — Enjoy a lively evening of comedy followed by karaoke at the Alley Cat.
Christopher's Bar Exam Trivia Night
8-10 p.m. — Joe's Place — Cash prizes — Test your knowledge and compete for fun prizes at this interactive pub quiz.
Bingo Night at Hamburg Inn #2
7-9 p.m. — Hamburg Inn No. 2 — Free to play — Enjoy a fun evening of bingo in Iowa City with friends and family.
Jok-E-Oke Comedy Open Mic
8 PM – 12 AM — AlleyCat — Free entry — Enjoy a night of laughter followed by karaoke at Iowa City's favorite comedy open mic.
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