Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of January.
Good morning, Iowa City.
Yuengling, America’s oldest brewery founded in 1829, will soon be available in Iowa with draft taps in bars + liquor stores starting Feb.
2 and on shelves on Mar. 23. The initial rollout features Lager + FLIGHT beers and other varieties based on local feedback.
Iowa's football team won a bowl game today by defeating a ranked opponent 34+27 as Mark Gronowski earned MVP honors and Coach Ferentz recorded his 11th career bowl win.
The Iowa Hawkeyes ended their 2025 season with a decisive win over Vanderbilt in the ReliaQuest Bowl in Tampa, Fla (noted for key plays on both defense and offense) that raised team spirit for seniors and fans.
Brianna Ballog and Chelsie Brown hosted a live pregame show from Tampa before the ReliaQuest Bowl kicked off at Raymond James Stadium, where the Iowa Hawkeyes faced the Vanderbilt Commodores.
PS1 Northside Open Hours
12-3 p.m. — Public Space One (PS1) North — Free entry — Explore a gallery, zine library, and micro-retail space showcasing local art.
Radical Relaxation Yoga
6-7 p.m. — Public Space One — $16 drop-in or 8-class pass for $100 — Experience community-driven relaxation and rejuvenation through yoga with certified instructors.
DEAD OR AMAZING: Interactive Video Installation
5-7 p.m. — 538 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA — Free entry — Experience a unique interactive video installation that reacts to your movement and sound, creating a personalized visual and sonic environment.
Christopher’s Bar Exam Trivia Night
8-10 p.m. — Joe's Place — Free entry — Test your knowledge in an interactive pub quiz with chances to win cash and prizes.
Bingo Night at Hamburg Inn #2
7-9 p.m. — Hamburg Inn No. 2 — Free to play — Enjoy a fun night of bingo with friends and community members.
Book Club Matchmaking Session
6-7 p.m. — Iowa City Public Library — Free entry — Discover new book titles and meet fellow readers for one-time discussions.
Gentle Yoga Class
12-1 AM — Public Space One — $16 drop-in or $100 for 8-class pass — Experience a nurturing yoga session led by an experienced instructor focused on community and resilience.
Wildlife Bioblitz
10:00 – 11:30 a.m. — Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center — Free entry — Explore nature and discover local wildlife in a fun, interactive environment.
Strategies in Environmental Conservation
2-4 p.m. — Iowa City Public Library — Free entry — Discover sustainable gardening practices with insights from a local conservation expert.
The Out Of Towners: Vol. 1
6:30-8 p.m. — The Green House — Cash donations appreciated — Enjoy an evening of readings from local authors supporting a good cause.
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