Monday, December 30th, 2024

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Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 30th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Holiday Lights at the Lake in Johnson County, Iowa, reached a fundraising milestone of $250,000 for The Bird House Hospice Home over three years, with the final event of the season on New Year's Eve. KCRG
- ➤ Diversions Games & Cafe, set to open in Coralville, aims to provide a welcoming, alcohol-minimal space for both gamers and non-gamers, highlighting a commitment to the LGBTQ community, and is supported by a $9,500 Kiva Iowa loan. The Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Prominent Iowans honor former President Jimmy Carter's legacy, emphasizing his humanitarian efforts and pioneering role in utilizing the Iowa Caucuses as a launchpad for his presidency. Iowa City Press-Citizen
SHOP NEWS
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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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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.
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Laurel Kubby's Featured Exhibit at Beadology Iowa
The event showcases the intricate 3-dimensional geometric seed bead works of artist Laurel Kubby, highlighting her design techniques and passion for beading.
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Laurel Kubby's January Exhibition
Experience the intricate 3-dimensional geometric beadwork of artist Laurel Kubby, featuring her techniques in bead crochet and kumihimo, on display at Beadology Iowa throughout January.
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