Good Day
Iowa City
Tuesday, February 17th, 2026
Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of February.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Iowa City's Free Week for Winter Arts and Culture Festivals runs from Feb. 16 to Feb. 22 and offers more than 50 free concerts, performances, and interactive workshops at venues (such as Englert Theatre and Iowa City Public Library) downtown. KCRG
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Experts at Solon Library presented US Geological Survey data showing the Silurian Aquifer is being drained faster than it refills in Johnson County as local demand rises from residents and industry. Lawmakers allocated $250,000 to study water resources to help guide future usage. KCRG
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Iowa lawmakers are weighing bills to help more schools develop cardiac emergency plans after Saydel Community School District earned national recognition for its heart safety measures in 2025. A committee decision is expected by week's end so that schools can boost training + access to AEDs statewide. We Are Iowa
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The University of Northern Iowa announced that Iowa City native Parker Sutherland, a freshman football tight end who played in four games last season, died Saturday morning with circumstances undisclosed; support services were made available to students and staff. We Are Iowa
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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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Classic Fringe Earrings Workshop
1-4 p.m. — Beadology Iowa — $70 total ($35 instructor fee, $35 materials fee) — Learn brick stitch techniques to create unique earrings with flowing fringe.
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West Coast Swing Foundations
6:15-9 p.m. — Public Space 1 — $10 flat fee or $5 for first-timers — Learn the basic swing dance moves and enjoy social dancing with others.
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Dreamer and the Hoping Machine Inaugural Concert
7-9 p.m. — The James Theater — $20 GA/$12 students — Experience the debut performance of the Family Folk Machine band with original songs by choir members.
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Ethan Bell Band Live Performance
10 PM – 1:30 AM — Elray's Live & Dive — $5 — Experience the dynamic Ethan Bell Band as they blend country, pop, and hip-hop in an unforgettable night of music.
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~ Ryan Holiday
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