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Friday, December 20th, 2024
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Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Iowa City Fab Lab is seeking $400,000 in a capital campaign to purchase a new, larger facility to support its expanding membership and enhance its educational offerings. KCRG
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Lonzo Powers, 56, entered a guilty plea for a serious misdemeanor related to a downtown Iowa City stabbing in April, with sentencing awaited. Iowa City Press-Citizen
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Coldsaint, also known as Noah St. John, represented American hip-hop in Thailand before being named Best Hip-Hop Artist at the Iowa Music Awards. We Are Iowa
- ➤ Wagner Summer Theater is hosting 'Pop n' Jolly', a holiday show for all generations, on December 23 at 6:30 p.m. We Are Iowa
DRINK NEWS
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ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Social Security payments for Iowa's beneficiaries will rise by 2.5% in 2025, impacting an average monthly increase of about $50 for retirees and other recipients. Iowa City Press-Citizen
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A new technology that identifies the sex of chicken embryos before they hatch is being used in Iowa, potentially ending the practice of killing 350 million male chicks annually in the U.S. egg industry. We Are Iowa
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Despite challenges and no policy changes after spending $400,000, the Iowa City Truth and Reconciliation Commission will soon present findings on racism, aiming to fulfill its mission. KCRG
- ➤ The Satanic Temple of Iowa intends to file a lawsuit following the denial of their planned holiday event at the Iowa State Capitol, citing freedom of speech concerns. WHO 13
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ An Iowa woman's online petition for FDA to support compounding alternatives to expensive weight loss drugs gains over 14,000 signatures. We Are Iowa
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Lisa Bluder, retired Iowa women's basketball head coach, is nominated for the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame and will be inducted into the MVC Hall of Fame in March. We Are Iowa
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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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Trivia Night at Hamburg Inn No. 2
Participate in a fun trivia night hosted by Christophers Bar Exam at Hamburg Inn No. 2, featuring food and drinks.
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