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Iowa City
Thursday, January 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Claude, a French-inspired cocktail lounge, has opened in downtown Iowa City at 215 N. Linn Street in a restored 1870s building. The venue serves craft cocktails and small plates in a Parisian style and operates Tuesday through Sunday from 3 p.m. to midnight. Downtown Iowa City
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Iowa community colleges plan to offer four-year bachelor's degrees (House Study Bill 533 may pass soon) and college leaders warn that the change could force some private colleges to close due to lost enrollment and paused expansion plans. The Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Iowa lawmakers moved bills out of subcommittee yesterday to require UI nursing and law programs to give priority to in-state applicants (nursing would need 80% residents) and record annual admissions details. Lawmakers and university officials expressed concerns the changes may lower admission standards and affect recruitment if passed. KCRG
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Chloe Sanders, a Vinton-Shellsburg senior and three-time state placewinner, earned her 200th win a few weeks ago, becoming the first girl in Iowa to reach that milestone at Vinton-Shellsburg High School; she now aims to capture a state title and further boost her team's spirit. The Gazette
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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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Pope Cactus + Cool Shoes Improv Show
7:30-9 p.m. — Willow Creek Theatre Company — Supports local artists — Enjoy a night of improv with favorite local teams Pope Cactus and Cool Shoes.
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Vino Vérité: The Dating Game
7-9:30 p.m. — FilmScene at The Chauncey — $25 public, $20 members, $12 students — Explore love in modern China with film, wine, and hors d'oeuvres alongside a filmmaker Q&A.
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