Good Day
Iowa City
Tuesday, January 20th, 2026
Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ GameStop will close three stores in January from Des Moines, Iowa City & Waterloo as part of a nationwide plan to discontinue over 470 locations. We Are Iowa
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local tribute band The Whiskey Fund will perform live covers of classic tracks (including Grateful Dead, Steely Dan, and John Prine) at Wildwood Saloon (4919 Walleye Dr. SE Iowa City) at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23; the free show will mix rock, soul, funk and R&B. The Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Alumni from Iowa, Iowa State and Drake are set for AFC and NFC championship games next Sunday and could reach Super Bowl LX. These players will represent their Iowa colleges as they aim to shine on the national stage. We Are Iowa
- ➤ The Harlem Globetrotters are celebrating 100 years with a special performance at Casey's Center on Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. The event will bring unique basketball entertainment to Iowa City locals. We Are Iowa
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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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Maccartney Reinhardt Live Performance
10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. — Elray's Live & Dive — Check ticket details — Nashville's rising star brings powerful vocals and heartfelt songs to Iowa City.
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Sunday Fun Day: Paper Plate Yeti
2-4 p.m. — Iowa City Public Library — Free entry — Create a fun winter yeti using paper plates and craft supplies.
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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 immersive video installation that reacts to your movement and sound, exploring themes of authenticity and creativity.
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Soul Flow Yoga Class
11:30 PM — PS1 Yoga Collective — $16 drop-in or 8-class pass for $100 — Discover a gentle yoga experience fostering compassion and accessibility for all bodies.
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Bingo Night at Hamburg Inn #2
7-9 p.m. — Hamburg Inn No. 2 — Free entry — Enjoy a fun-filled evening of free bingo games with friends.
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Chili Cook Off
4:30-6:30 p.m. — The Greater Iowa City Area Home Builders Association — Free entry — Enjoy a spicy competition or indulge in delicious chili as local cooks showcase their skills.
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Fantasy Aerobics
1:30-2:30 a.m. — Close House Dance Hall, 2nd Floor — $7 suggested donation — Enjoy lighthearted aerobic dance workouts with whimsical tunes from fantasy and anime.
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