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Iowa City
Saturday, December 14th, 2024
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Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local 5 is organizing a personal care product drive and a holiday meal giveaway to support the community. We Are Iowa
- ➤ The CommUnity Food Bank in Iowa City will provide ingredients for holiday meals to over 1,500 Johnson County families during its annual Project Holiday initiative, with no registration required. The Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Mission Creek Festival in Iowa City unveils an eclectic lineup for its 20th anniversary celebration from April 3-5, 2025, featuring a blend of music, literature, and community events. Downtown Iowa City
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Iowa City Downtown District, in cooperation with the City of Iowa City, has unveiled LocateDowntownIowaCity.com to support and attract businesses by providing essential resources, insights, and access to commercial opportunities in the area. Downtown Iowa City
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Iowa City Community School District will implement a partial cellphone ban in secondary schools starting Jan. 21, requiring devices to be stowed away during class time. Iowa City Press-Citizen
- ➤ Claire Boyle, a senior at Iowa City Regina Catholic High, was voted the Press-Citizen's Student of the Week with 83% of 632 votes, recognizing her leadership in academic and extracurricular activities. Iowa City Press-Citizen
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Iowa is under a Winter Weather Advisory and Ice Storm Warning, with freezing rain, ice, and cold wind chills expected across the state from Friday afternoon into Saturday morning, affecting roads and potentially causing power outages. We Are Iowa
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Iowa City Council approved new zoning restrictions to limit tobacco sales near schools and lifted the moratorium on new tobacco licenses. Iowa City Press-Citizen
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former Auburn quarterback Hank Brown transfers to Iowa, citing the program's culture and offensive scheme as key factors in his decision. KWWL
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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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Orchestra Iowa's Holiday Spectacular
The Holiday Spectacular features tenor Ben Gulley and the Orchestra Iowa Holiday Chorus performing beloved holiday music amidst festive lights.
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Cheryl Weatherford's Featured Artist Showcase at Beadology Iowa
Cheryl Weatherford, a wirework teacher, showcases her artistic pieces that blend wire working and beading techniques with spiritual elements throughout December at Beadology Iowa.
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Book Babies Storytime at Iowa City Public Library
Book Babies is a program for infants aged 0-2, focused on language development through singing, reading, and rhyming, encouraging active participation from parents and caregivers.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.
~ Soren Kierkegaard
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