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Iowa City
Wednesday, December 11th, 2024
Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of December.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The jury begins deliberations in the trial of Renard Winfield, accused of a revenge-motivated murder in Iowa City in April 2021, facing life in prison without parole if convicted of first-degree murder. Iowa City Press-Citizen
- ➤ Lawrence Russell was sentenced to two years of probation after pleading guilty to possession of a firearm by a felon, following a 2023 incident where shots were fired near Iowa City High School. Iowa City Press-Citizen
- ➤ Renard Winfield Jr. was convicted of first-degree murder for fatally shooting Tommy Curry in a 2021 revenge plot, using a false online identity as a lure. The Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ James Patterson awarded $500 holiday bonuses to 11 Iowa bookstore staffers among 600 nationwide for their dedicated service to independent bookstores. We Are Iowa
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Iowa City Community School District is considering implementing a new cell phone policy for classrooms aiming to limit distractions, with plans to discuss and potentially put it into effect starting January 21st. KCRG
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ V Fixmer-Oraiz, the first transgender person of color to hold county office in Iowa, will continue serving as Johnson County Supervisor, reversing a prior decision to resign due to concerns over LGBTQ+ rights under the current political climate. The Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel won Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year, Penn State's Abdul Carter clinched Defensive Player, and Indiana's Curt Cignetti was named Coach of the Year, highlighting the AP All-Big Ten selections. We Are Iowa
- ➤ Caitlin Clark, former Hawkeye standout, was named Time Magazine's Athlete of the Year 2024 after an impressive season, becoming the NCAA all-time scoring leader and marking a successful debut in the WNBA with the Indiana Fever. KCRG
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Maul at Gabe's
Maul is a live music event scheduled to take place at Gabe's in Iowa City, featuring access to further details online.
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Full Construction Winter Wreath Workshop at Willow & Stock
Participants can create their own handcrafted winter wreath while enjoying complimentary wine and instruction from the owners of the local flower shop, Willow & Stock.
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Nolte's Third Annual Madrigal Dinner
Experience a unique and immersive 16th-century themed dinner theatre at The James Theater, featuring exquisite dishes, enchanting performances, and a festive atmosphere.
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Nolte's Third Annual Madrigal Dinner
Experience an immersive 16th-century themed dinner theatre featuring live music, dance, and a locally-sourced meal at The James Theater.
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Hancher String Group Classes for Non-Performing Students
The Hancher String Group Classes provide focused instrument-specific rehearsals for students not enrolled in performing groups to prepare for the Annual String Concert.
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Trivia Night at the Yacht Club
An engaging trivia competition at the Yacht Club featuring prizes for top participants and BOGO martinis available throughout the night.
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Every Avenue Live with The Forty Twos and Half Catholic
Every Avenue is hosting a live music event featuring The Forty Twos and half catholic at Gabe's in Iowa City.
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Undergraduate Commencement and Teacher Education Recognition Ceremony
The College of Education hosts a ceremony to honor graduating Teacher Education Program students at the end of the semester.
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Exploring Elderhood: A Community Discussion Series
This monthly discussion series invites participants to explore the concept of elderhood and share their life wisdom within a supportive community using the Circle of Trust® approach.
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Iowa Dance Festival: Holiday Edition
Experience a festive afternoon featuring live dance and music at the Space Place Theater.
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