Good Day
Iowa City
Saturday, January 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 3rd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Animal Rescue League saw a record 9,248 pet intakes in 2025, with December adoptions peaking to 831 animals thanks to kitten season, while Furry Friends Refuge recorded more special needs cases such as diabetes and behavioral issues (shelter directors noted the increase). We Are Iowa
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Iowa DNR reported that more than 4,700 trumpeter swans were counted in the Dec midwinter waterfowl survey and noted 158 active nests—a 17% rise since 2022. The department credits decades of restoration efforts with reviving the state’s native waterfowl. We Are Iowa
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Christopher's Bar Exam Trivia Night
8-10 p.m. — Joe's Place — Free entry — Test your knowledge in an interactive pub quiz for cash and great team prizes.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and he's not the same man.
~ Heraclitus
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