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Iowa City
Tuesday, December 17th, 2024
Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Iowa City New Horizons Band, founded in 1995 to provide older adults an opportunity to play music, maintains a strong partnership with the University of Iowa, offering concerts and musical engagements for its members. The Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ University of Iowa Associate Professor Robert Cargill shares his expertise in ancient history on History Channel shows and through a popular YouTube channel, enhancing both public education and the university's visibility. The Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ MercyOne and Aetna are in prolonged contract negotiations, potentially forcing Aetna members to pay out-of-pocket for services starting Jan. 1, 2025, if no agreement is reached. Iowa City Press-Citizen
- ➤ Angie Ketchum, with the aid of death doulas, navigated end-of-life care for her husband Ray, who chose VSED in response to his rare dementia, showcasing the invaluable support and options provided by death doulas during difficult times. The Gazette
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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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December Featured Artist: Cheryl Weatherford of Chereal Designs
Cheryl Weatherford showcases her unique wire working and beading art at Beadology Iowa, where she integrates spiritual elements into her designs and offers private classes.
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Family Night: Encounter Reptiles with Lindsay McDermott
Lindsay McDermott, a local reptile enthusiast, will introduce attendees to various reptiles and invertebrates, allowing for hands-on interaction and learning.
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