Sunday, December 15th, 2024

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Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 15th of December.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A major ice storm led to dangerous driving conditions and interstate closures in Iowa and Nebraska, while an unusual tornado warning was issued in San Francisco. WHO 13
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Iowa's flags to fly at half-staff in honor of former Congressman Jim Leach, who passed away at 82. Iowa City Press-Citizen
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Iowa prepares to host New Orleans in a men's basketball game aiming to recover from a recent loss to No. 3 Iowa State. The Gazette
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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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Laughter Club Session
This weekly session encourages laughter exercises and meditation to promote stress relief and well-being.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The greatest good you can do for another is not just to share your riches but to reveal to him his own.
~ Benjamin Disraeli
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