Beat the winter blues with 10 wellness tips
Kylie Alger offers ten strategies to lift mood during SAD season. From exercise and light therapy to gratitude journaling and planning enjoyable activities, the column encourages practical steps and self care.
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Dog Medicine shows how a dog helped a reader heal
Julie Barton describes her red golden retriever Bunker offering warmth that helped lift severe low mood. The memoir recounts healing through pets and cites science and other works about animals aiding anxiety and PTSD. Barton’s life in Piedmont, her family, and Bunker’s death frame the story.
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Hawkus Mock Caucus Experience for Kids at Old Capitol
Iowa City event teaches voting and caucuses for children in grades three to six. Attendees participate in a child caucus to award the Hawkus nomination to a preferred superhero. Food provided. 6 to 8 p.m. at Old Capitol Museum 21 N Clinton St. Cost 20 dollars.
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Power ’D by Hoopla John Amos at Penguins Club Cedar Rapids
Stand up and acting veteran John Amos known for Good Times and The Mary Tyler Moore Show headlines a 7 30 p m show at Penguins Comedy Club Cedar Rapids. Tickets range 17 50 to 20 dollars.
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Underground New Play Festival Opens at Theatre Cedar Rapids
Theatre Cedar Rapids hosts its sixth annual Underground New Play Festival with 14 plays over three weekends featuring new playwrights directors and actors. Ambitious theatergoers can see multiple works nightly and attend the festival’s second weekend events. Performances run at 7:30 p.m. at Theatre Cedar Rapids 102 Third Ave SE with a $13 admission. Willy Wonka: The Musical plays at Coralville Center for the Performing Arts 1301 Fifth St Coralville at 7 p.m. with tickets $14 to $24 through the venue.
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