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Today in Iowa CityMon., Nov. 2
The forecast is on its wayIt updates every half hour.
- Sunrise 6:39 a.m.
- Sunset 4:59 p.m.
Things to do
818 events in Iowa City this week, from the Iowa City events calendar.
- Theater & DanceBodyJam$10Details
- Health & WellnessPrenatal Yoga$20Details
- Classes & TalksAuthor Talk with James KenyonDetails
- OutdoorsNight Sky Viewing on the Roof with Cedar Amateur AstronomersFreeDetails
- OutdoorsNight Sky Viewing on the Roof with Cedar Amateur AstronomersDetails
- SportsIowa Hawkeyes Women's Basketball vs TowsonDetails
- Adenochrome // Ascended Master // Chunks // Knuckle Down @ Cloud HouseFamilyDetails
- Family & KidsEarly Learning Story Time at the Downtown LibraryFreeFamilyDetails
- Family & KidsTot TimeFreeFamilyDetails
- Family & KidsEarly Learning Story TimeFamilyDetails
- Arts & CultureWatercolor Exhibition "European Travels" with Artist John PrestonFreeDetails
- Family & KidsMy Baby StorytimeFamilyDetails
- Health & WellnessPilates$20Details
- Family & KidsSchool's OutFreeFamilyDetails
- Classes & TalksBasic Computer Skills EducationFreeDetails
- Theater & DanceDance Cardio Sculpt$20Details
- Arts & CultureTeen Anime/Manga ClubFamilyDetails
- MusicUI Jazz Jam @ Tavern Blue — Nov 3Details
- NightlifeLine DancingDetails
- MusicNoah GundersenDetails
- MusicInstitute - South Stake Cedar RapidsFreeDetails
- MusicNoah Gundersen: Rites of Spring US TOUR FALL 2026 with Runnner & Breakup ShoesFamilyDetails
- Markets & ShoppingFriends of the Cedar Rapids Public Library Big Fall Book SaleFreeFamilyDetails
- Health & WellnessZumba GoldDetails
- Theater & DanceDoug Gabriel: The Ultimate Family Variety Show$35FamilyDetails
- SportsRoller SkatingFreeFamilyDetails
- MusicAwful Purdies (6pm) - Mary Gauthier (6:50pm)Details
- Food & DrinkLive Music with Joshua Sinclair at Millstream Brewing Co.Details
- MusicFree Fallin' - A Tom Petty TributeFreeFamilyDetails
- MusicFutbolFreeDetails
- Markets & ShoppingFriends of the Cedar Rapids Public Library Big Fall Book SaleFreeFamilyDetails
- Classes & TalksSTEAM DiscoveryFreeFamilyDetails
- Theater & DanceDoug Gabriel: The Ultimate Family Variety Show$35FamilyDetails
- ComedyIntro to Improv (November 8 - December 13)$123Details
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Around Iowa City
From KGAN, not and 3 more newsrooms, gathered by TMI, 6AM City’s local news service.
KGAN1 hour ago
BoxLunch to celebrate Coral Ridge Mall opening Nov. 7-8, on KGANBoxLunch will celebrate the opening of its new Coral Ridge Mall store with a weekend of activities for pop culture fans.The grand opening is set for Nov. 7-8 at
KGAN1 hour ago
Iowa City leaf vacuum schedule for Nov. 3-7, on KGANIowa City crews will continue collecting leaves across several zones this week. The schedule is subject to change and will be updated daily.Tuesday, Nov. 3: Fin
not2 hours ago
Iowa quarterback Hank Brown named Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week, on notFor the first time since Nate Stanley in 2018, an Iowa quarterback has received a weekly conference award, per Monday’s announcement of fourth-year Hank Brown’s achievement of Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week. The Nashville, Tennessee, native’s recognition comes after a 222-yard, two-touchdown performance in Saturday’s homecoming victory over Wisconsin, where the Hawkeyes blanked…
Also reported byKGAN
Corridor Business Journal2 hours ago
Collins Aerospace laying off 31 workers in Cedar Rapids, on Corridor Business JournalCollins Aerospace is laying off 31 employees in Cedar Rapids, according to a notice posted to the Iowa WARN (Worker Adjustment and Retraining
not2 hours ago
DITV: Newscast – Mon, Nov 2, 2026, on notCorridor Business Journal2 hours ago
Corridor honors Forty Under 40 honorees at awards banquet, on Corridor Business JournalThe Corridor Business Journal's Forty Under 40 class of 2026 were honored Thursday, Oct. 29. Those leaders were recognized during the Corridor Business
The Gazette3 hours ago
Logan Vogt’s 21 kills pace Northwest in sweep of Pleasant Valley, on The GazetteTop-ranked Waukee Northwest defeated Pleasant Valley in a Class 5A quarterfinal at the state volleyball tournament.
IGHSAU3 hours ago
#1 Waukee Northwest 25-25-28, Pleasant Valley 16-17-26, on IGHSAU
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