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Iowa City
Friday, January 30th, 2026
Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 30th of January.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Iowa farmers using conservation practices now help shrink the Gulf Coast dead zone by reducing nutrient runoff; Fayette County’s Tim Recker built a nitrogen-trapping pond with state and federal grants, a method credited with a 30% reduction in the dead zone last year (proof that local practices yield measurable environmental change). KCRG
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ FDA officials warned consumers not to use superfood supplements made with moringa leaf powder after a salmonella outbreak sickened 65 people in 28 states, including Iowa with 1 to 2 cases. Officials are working with Live It Up and Why Not Natural to remove affected products from shelves. We Are Iowa
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A new statewide housing dashboard shows local rent & home value differences with Linn County's median rent at $915 and Johnson County's over $1,100, and it reveals a slight rise in affordable housing permits. Communities can use the tool to plan future housing projects. KCRG
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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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Clue Live on Stage
2-4 p.m. — Hancher Showcase — Ticket prices range from $45 to $396 — Experience the mystery and humor of Clue as guests unravel a murder at Boddy Manor.
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Bringing Nature Home: Pocket Prairie Program Forum
2 p.m. — Iowa City Public Library — Free entry — Discover how to create a pocket prairie and support local pollinators and ecosystems.
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Chinese Bilingual Storytime
10:30-11:00 a.m. — Iowa City Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy bilingual stories, songs, and crafts for children and caregivers in a vibrant cultural setting.
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