Good Day
Iowa City
Friday, February 13th, 2026
Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of February.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Iowa City Community School District faces $6 million in cuts next fiscal year due to overspending and a mismanaged $10 million loan (drawn from its health fund). The district will reduce travel, overtime and supply costs and will hire a new chief financial officer. Iowa City Press-Citizen
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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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The Storyteller Mic
10 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. — AlleyCat — $4 White Claws — Share your song, poem, or weekend stories in a lively open mic setting.
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Tune Out Music Trivia
7-10 p.m. — Big Grove Brewery & Taproom — Free entry — Enjoy a lively evening of music trivia with friends and great brews.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Reading is faster than listening. Doing is faster than watching.
~ Naval Ravikant
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