Good Day
Iowa City
Tuesday, January 27th, 2026
Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 27th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents at Lake Ridge Estates report trailers sinking and inconsistent water quality amid rising lot rent. Johnson County supervisors will meet with Havenpark leadership Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. to address safety concerns. KCRG
- ➤ Mentor Iowa celebrates National Mentoring Month by urging community members to volunteer and connect at-risk children with adult role models. The program highlights success stories like Andy and his mentee Alex (a match based on shared interests in sports) that have grown since 2023. We Are Iowa
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Vitamin String Quartet will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30 at Englert Theatre in Iowa City; tickets range from $25 & $62.50. The ensemble reimagines pop songs using classical instruments for a fresh musical twist. The Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Matt Degner of the Iowa City Community School District was named National Superintendent of the Year by K-12 Dive yesterday for expanding preschool access, postsecondary pathways, and community engagement during challenging pandemic conditions. Iowa City Press-Citizen
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Taylor McCabe tore her ACL during Sunday's game in Iowa City against Ohio State and will have surgery, while her sister Peyton injured her right ankle during Drake's game in Des Moines and was helped off the court. We Are Iowa
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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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Trivia Night at Hamburg Inn #2
7-9 p.m. — Hamburg Inn No. 2 — Free entry — Test your knowledge with a fun trivia night hosted by Christophers Bar Exam.
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UI Jazz Jam Sessions
7-10 p.m. — Sanctuary Pub — Free admission — A vibrant community jazz jam session featuring local musicians and students.
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Story Jam
10:30-11:00 a.m. — Iowa City Public Library — Free entry — Engage in music and movement activities designed to enhance early literacy skills for children and caregivers.
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Trivia Night at St. Burch Tavern
7-9 p.m. — St. Burch Tavern — Free entry — Gather your trivia team for a chance to win a $50 gift card while testing your brainpower.
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Ballroom and Latin Dance Social
7-10 p.m. — Old Brick — $6-$12 — Enjoy a night of Foxtrot dancing and socializing with live music for dancers of all levels.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You will never be able to escape from your heart. So it's better to listen to what it has to say.
~ Paulo Coelho
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