U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says a vote on fudning for Ukraine and Israel coupled with increased border security could come next week…Iowa Republican tax committee chairmen release a plan to eliminate the state income tax.
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Culture Crawl 891 “Couple of Balding Men Bi****ng at Each Other”
Brian Tanner, Scot Hughes and Josh Sazon are excited to bring the 1925 Scopes “Monkey” Trial back to life with Iowa City Community Theatre’s upcoming production of “Inherit The Wind.” The show is Feb. 2-3 & 9-10 at 7:30pm and Feb. 4 & 11 at 2pm. For tickets and more info visit www.iowacitycommunitytheatre.org. Subscribe to …
Kirkwood Board of Trustees to meet February 15, 2024
The regular meeting of the Kirkwood Board of Trustees will take place February 15 ,2024. Time, place, and meeting agenda can be found at this link.
News Digest 2-1-24
The White House blasts Republicans who are blocking legislation to address the southern border…a bill that would have reduced legal protections for transgender Iowans fails to advance in the legislature.
KCCK’s Featured Album for February 2024
The KCCK Featured Album for February is “Tell the Birds I Said Hello” from bassist Ben Allison, guitarist Steve Cardenas and saxophonist Ted Nash. The fourth album by this trio focuses its attention on the ever-surprising music of the under-recognized pianist and composer Herbie Nichols. The trio puts its own spin on a set of …
News Digest 1-31
A U.S. House committee votes in favor of impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas…anti-human trafficking legislation is moving foward at the State Capitol.
Soundtrack to the Struggle 2024
What promise did Marilyn Monroe make to secure a gig for Ella Fitzgerald? And which legendary jazz drummer’s “Freedom Now Suite” involved dozens of musicians in a musical demand for equal treatment? Find out during February on KCCK’s award winning daily show, “Soundtrack to the Struggle.” Each day during Black History Month, Hollis Monroe explains …
Culture Crawl 890 “Original Mature Groovers”
The Iowa City Senior Center presents the “From Africa to Black Iowans, the inaugural Black History Ball, Saturday, Feb. 3. There will be an African art exhibit, tasty food, your favorite libations and a jazz quartet led by the University of Iowa’s Curtis Taylor and William Menefield. Advance tickets at this Eventbrite link.. Learn more …