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Iowa City Update: Winter Solstice Celebration

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Iowa City Update is a weekly video featuring City of Iowa City projects, programs, and events. Topics this week include a fun way to celebrate the shortest day of the year, a temporary closure of the pool and locker rooms at the Robert A. Lee Recreation Center, and some simple tips to cut back on waste this holiday season.

Winter Solstice Celebration
Celebrate the official first day of winter and shortest day of the year. Explore traditions from around the world, and enjoy a cup of hot cider or cocoa while making festive gifts.

Temporary pool closure at Robert A. Lee Recreation Center
In order to complete a flooring project, the pool and locker rooms at this facility will be closed to the public from Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, through Friday, Jan. 30, 2026.

Reduce waste this holiday season
The holiday season results in more trash than normal, which means additional waste entering our landfill. We've got some easy ways to reduce holiday waste.

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