Learn about 'Ancient Civilizations, Hidden Realms' Sunday
CORALVILLE — Greece is the focus of Monday’s “Ancient Civilizations, Hidden Realms” event at the Anahata Wellness Coop. This weekly gathering at 6:30 p.m. is presented by Sacred Hearth Healing is all about tapping into the power and wisdom of ancient civilizations. You’re welcome to attend occasionally, or every week. “Each session includes a personal oracle card pull, a collective group message, intention setting, a brief introduction to the realm, and a deeply guided meditative journey,” organizers write. Still to come in the series that continues every Monday through Aug. 10: the Mayan Civilization, Inner Earth, the Elemental Realm and The Cosmos. Tickets are $20; get yours here. Anahata Wellness Coop is located at 2441 Coral Ct.
Single LGBTQ+ night coming for Linn County
CEDAR RAPIDS — If you’re single and LGBTQ+ (and of a certain age), July 22 is a chance to meet others like you. Cliff’s Dive Bar hosts an LGBTQ+ Singles Mixer built around mixer games and informal networking. Admission is $25, and the event from 7 to 9:30 p.m. is hosted by Single Cedar Valley, a business that serves single people of all identities. Single Cedar Valley is restricting this event to people between the ages of 25 and 55. Straight folks can check out Single Cedar Valley events July 23 and 26. Â Cliff’s Dive Bar & Grill is an eatery and nightspot that frequently hosts drag shows. It’s located at 227 2nd St SE.
Johnson County Jail size, cost triggers supervisor debate
IOWA CITY — The size and cost of a new Johnson County Jail has one supervisor calling for more options and greater public input (CBS2-Iowa). Overall, a new jail for the eastern Iowa county that includes the University of Iowa has been in consideration for years. It’s a need officials say would relieve a $40,000 monthly cost to transport inmates elsewhere, given the current 35,000-square-foot jail houses only 65 inmates and was originally built to house only 45. The proposed new jail would be 118,000 square feet and provide 120 beds, numbers that officials say relieve current overcrowding while providing room for future growth. .Supervisor V. Fixmer-Oraiz contended during hearings July 8 and 9 that a smaller jail and greater options for rehabilitation should be considered more fully by the full panel. They’re also calling for more public input. The board of supervisors faces an Aug. 26 deadline to finalize language for a public referendum in November on financing for the jail (KCRG).
