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Iowa City
Friday, December 27th, 2024
Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Iowa City area to witness the completion of significant projects in 2025, such as UI Health Care Medical Center, expansion of North Liberty's Centennial Park, and Court Street reconstruction. Iowa City Press-Citizen
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Iowa City encourages residents to compost their natural Christmas trees for free at the local Landfill and Recycling Center, contributing to environmental efforts by transforming yard waste into useful compost. KCRG
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ In North Liberty, Iowa, a woman becomes a surrogate for her close friend, who cannot carry a pregnancy due to a heart condition, leading to a successful birth after a two-year journey. KCRG
- ➤ The CDC reports a 17% decline in opioid overdose deaths, attributing part of the success in Iowa to widespread access to Naloxone and harm reduction strategies. KCRG
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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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Catfish Keith Live Performance
Catfish Keith will perform live at The Black Angel in Iowa City, offering an enjoyable music experience for attendees.
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Music Together® Winter Session at Preucil School of Music
The Music Together® program offers a 10-week winter session focusing on early childhood music education at the Preucil School of Music.
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January Featured Artist: Laurel Kubby Exhibition
Laurel Kubby's exhibition showcases her 3-dimensional contemporary geometric seed bead work, along with her interests in design techniques, kumihimo, and bead crochet.
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Laurel Kubby's Featured Art Exhibition
Laurel Kubby showcases her 3-dimensional contemporary geometric seed bead work at Beadology Iowa throughout January, highlighting her skills in various beading techniques.
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Mike Birbiglia Live Performance
Comedian Mike Birbiglia will perform his acclaimed solo show at The Englert Theatre in Iowa City.
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An Evening with Comedian Mike Birbiglia
Mike Birbiglia, an acclaimed comedian and storyteller, performs his solo show at the Englert Theatre in Iowa City.
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Flash in a Pan - Live Bluegrass Music
Iowa City's favorite stringband, Flash in a Pan, will perform lively bluegrass music at The Black Angel, featuring tight picking and rich harmonies with no cover charge.
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