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Iowa City
Friday, February 20th, 2026
Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of February.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Hancher Auditorium announced new details for the Stop/Time Festival on Friday, Apr. 3 and Saturday, Apr. 4. The event features guest authors, new performers and free community activities including a performance on Saturday (12:30 p.m. at UI’s Pentacrest) that brings together local artists and audiences. The Gazette
- ➤ Think Iowa City Restaurant Week runs Feb. 16–23 with 17 restaurants offering special menus in local areas. The event is part of Foodie February, and non-perishable food donations can be dropped off at the Think Iowa City office or at participating restaurants. The Gazette
- ➤ Claude, a sleek French lounge, opened Jan. 10 at 215 N. Linn St. in Iowa City and serves craft cocktails and French small plates from 3 p.m. to midnight Tuesday through Sunday (reservations accepted for parties of six or more) in an elegant 1870 building. The Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Iowa City Community School District board questioned its leadership after a recent $10 million loan from the health insurance fund was taken without prior board notification, prompting plans to cut $5–6 million from the 2027 budget and review oversight policies in a meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 24. Iowa City Press-Citizen
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Iowa women beat Purdue 83-74 on Thursday as Ava Heiden recorded 21 points, 13 rebounds + three assists to secure the Hawkeyes’ tenth straight win and a 41-40 series lead. We Are Iowa
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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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Big Book Sale
10 AM – 3 PM — Iowa City Public Library — Support the Library — Explore a diverse collection of used books and media for all ages.
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Primary Trust
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Riverside Theatre — $18 – $42 — Witness the heartwarming Pulitzer Prize-winning story of a man’s journey of self-discovery amid whimsical friendship.
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Tune Out Music Trivia Night
7-10 p.m. — Big Grove Brewery & Taproom — Free entry — Test your music knowledge with friends at this lively trivia night.
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