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Thursday, December 19th, 2024
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Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Area artists donate over $65,000 from Herky on Parade statues auction to Iowa City Community School District's arts programs. KCRG
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Iowa City announces Free Week, an admission-free festival from February 18-22, 2025, celebrating the city's arts and cultural scene with over 15 venues hosting concerts, workshops, and performances. Downtown Iowa City
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Iowa's judicial branch corrected a computer coding error that led to the misallocation of $27.5 million in court fees, ensuring future payments are correctly distributed. Iowa City Press-Citizen
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Nutritionist Kara Swanson provides advice for maintaining energy levels during Iowa's winter season. We Are Iowa
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The University of Iowa will retire Caitlin Clark's #22 jersey in a ceremony on February 2, 2025, honoring her as the NCAA's all-time leading scorer and her significant impact on women's basketball. KCRG
WELLNESS NEWS
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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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50% Off Pre-Inventory Sale at Beadology Iowa
Beadology Iowa is hosting a pre-inventory sale featuring 50% off almost everything in the store, with certain exceptions.
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Sunday Comedy Open Mic and Karaoke Night
This event features a comedy open mic followed by karaoke, providing a fun and engaging night for the community.
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