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Saturday, December 28th, 2024

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Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Iowa City's Chabad-Lubavitch Synagogue held a public menorah lighting, highlighting faith's role in overcoming personal challenges.  KCRG
  • The Iowa City event, Holiday Lights at the Lake, will transition from a drive-thru to a walk-through format due to increased demand.  KWWL

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • Interstate 80 near Malcolm, Poweshiek County, Iowa, was closed due to a multi-vehicle crash, leading to serious injuries and causing significant traffic delays in both directions.  WHO 13

ECONOMY NEWS

  • Iowa City Starbucks employees strike to demand higher wages, contrasting their minimal raises with the CEO's significant compensation package.  Iowa City Press-Citizen

EDUCATION NEWS

  • The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences plans to propose the formation of a new School of Social and Cultural Analysis to enhance program efficiency and student engagement, pending Board of Regents approval in February 2025.  We Are Iowa

HEALTH NEWS

  • The University of Iowa Health Care Cochlear Implant Program, led by Dr. Marlan Hansen and Dr. Camille Dunn, is restoring hearing to many, including a child born deaf and a couple experiencing sudden and gradual hearing loss.  KWWL

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sun, 12/29/24

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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.

    Mon, 12/30/24

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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.

    Tue, 12/31/24

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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.

    Mon, 1/6/25

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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.

    Tue, 1/7/25

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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.

    Wed, 1/8/25

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  • Mike Birbiglia Live Performance

    Comedian Mike Birbiglia will perform his acclaimed solo show at The Englert Theatre in Iowa City.

    Thu, 1/9/25

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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.

    Fri, 1/10/25

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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.

    Sat, 1/11/25

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  • Project GREEN Second Sunday Garden Forum with Master Gardener John Weeg

    Master Gardener John Weeg will discuss Hügelkultur at the Project GREEN Second Sunday Garden Forum held at the Iowa City Public Library.

    Sun, 1/12/25

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