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Iowa City
Monday, January 12th, 2026
Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 12th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday night, more than 100 Iowa City residents gathered at the University of Iowa Pentacrest for a candlelight vigil honoring Renee Good — a woman remembered for her kindness and legacy through moments of silence, prayer, song, and poetry. Iowa City Press-Citizen
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A report from the Iowa Department of Education shows teacher vacancies are at 1.12% for the 2025-2026 school year—about half the national rate. However, Iowa State Education Association officials say funding cuts and declining student numbers mean real classroom challenges persist. We Are Iowa
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Illinois beat Iowa 75 to 69 on Sunday in a Big Ten basketball game (Illinois now has a 13-3 record). Keaton Wagler led with 19 points while Iowa's late rally fell short. We Are Iowa
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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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Story Jam
10:30-11:00 a.m. — Iowa City Public Library — Free entry — Engage in music and movement to enhance early literacy skills in a fun environment for young children.
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NAMI Family Support Group
6:30-7:30 p.m. — National Alliance on Mental Illness, Johnson County — Free entry — A peer-led support group for adults with loved ones facing mental health challenges.
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Book Babies Storytime
10:30-11:00 a.m. — Iowa City Public Library — Free — Engage your little ones in songs and stories to promote language development for ages 0-2.
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Pre Twinkle Violin Class
9:00-9:45 a.m. — Preucil School of Music — No cost listed — A beginner class for young violinists to learn foundational skills in a supportive environment.
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Radical Relaxation Yoga
6-7 p.m. — Public Space One — $16 drop-in or purchase an 8-class pass for $100 — Experience a community-oriented yoga class focused on relaxation and healing.
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Hatis Noit Live Performance
7 p.m. — The Englert Theatre — Check website for ticket info — Experience the mesmerizing vocal range of self-taught Japanese artist Hatis Noit blending diverse musical styles.
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Story Jam
10:30-11:00 a.m. — Iowa City Public Library — Free entry — Engage in a lively music and movement program to promote early literacy skills.
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Joseph - Band Live Performance
7-10 p.m. — The Englert Theatre — $20 – $141 — Experience the emotionally honest harmonies and genre-blurring sounds of JOSEPH with supporting act John-Robert.
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The Boy with the Sun in His Eyes
7-9:30 p.m. — Public Space One (South) — $20 general admission, $5 for students — Experience a developmental workshop of a new musical exploring dreams, community, and growth.
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