Good Day
Iowa City
Wednesday, February 11th, 2026
Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Iowa City Downtown District partners with the University of Iowa Office of Innovation to launch its monthly First Round networking series. The event takes place on Feb. 18, 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Prairie Lights Café — Dr. Bob Cargill will discuss whether archaeology can prove the Bible. Downtown Iowa City
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Iowa City UNESCO City of Literature hosts One Book Two Book: Student Writers and Family Fun, a free festival on Saturday, Feb. 21 at FilmScene at the Chauncey and MERGE (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) with workshops, author events and reptile sessions; student awards follow on Sunday, Feb. 22 at Macbride Hall. Downtown Iowa City
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Iowa City's Planning and Zoning Commission approved an urban renewal area for the former Sycamore Mall to enable public infrastructure improvements and economic incentives—city council will vote after a public hearing on Feb. 17. The Gazette
- ➤ During an Iowa House higher education subcommittee meeting on Feb. 9, lawmakers advanced a bill limiting DEI requirements after a UI Ph.D. candidate struck a table and was escorted out — sparking debate among members. Iowa City Press-Citizen
- ➤ Gov. Reynolds has proposed a health bill that will improve SNAP benefits, ban certain dyes and additives from school meals, and raise sin taxes on smoking products—measures that expand care by letting out-of-state psychologists work and requiring doctors to take nutrition courses. We Are Iowa
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Thursday Group Class - Violin Foundation
5:30-6:15 p.m. — Preucil School of Music — Cost information not provided — Engage in foundational violin training with skilled guidance.
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Candlelight: Valentine's Day Special
6-7 p.m. — Old Brick — $28.62 — Experience a magical candlelight concert featuring beloved love songs performed by the Listeso String Quartet.
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Valentine's Day Dinner
6-9 p.m. — Big Grove Brewery & Taproom — Limited tickets available — Celebrate love with a gourmet 3-course meal and live music in a cozy setting.
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Drawing Salon with Robert Caputo
2-3:30 p.m. — Stanley Museum of Art — Free entry — Explore and draw from the museum's collection in a community art session led by local artist Robert Caputo.
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Write Now: Community Supported Writing Group
4:30-6:00 p.m. — 1019 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA — Membership from $5/month — Engage with fellow writers in a supportive environment while exploring creative prompts and sharing feedback.
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World Club
4-5 p.m. — Iowa City Public Library — Free entry — Explore unique world cultures through stories, games, and crafts at this engaging monthly event.
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Story Jam
10:30-11:00 a.m. — Iowa City Public Library — Free entry — Engage in a fun music and movement program designed for early literacy development.
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Trivia at the Den
7-9 p.m. — St. Burch Tavern — Free entry — Test your knowledge and win a $50 St. Burch gift card at this fun trivia night.
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Rachel Schumacher Band Live Performance
10 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. — Elray's Live & Dive — $5 — Experience the rising country star Rachel Schumacher and her band bringing heartfelt tunes from Music City to Iowa City.
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Wildlife Bioblitz
10:00 – 11:30 AM — Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center — Free entry — Explore nature in a fun and educational scavenger hunt with community enthusiasts.
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