Good Day
Iowa City
Saturday, February 21st, 2026
Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of February.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Scoops by Beth will host its grand opening today from noon to 9 p.m. at 523 Euclid Avenue in Highland Park, inviting local ice cream fans to try a range of flavors. We Are Iowa
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ In January, Johnson County’s median home listing price reached $359,990, a slight increase from $359,900 the previous month and a 4% drop from $375,000 last January — 216 new listings rose by 18.7%, with homes averaging 1,954 sqft at $195 per sqft. Iowa City Press-Citizen
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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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UI Jazz Jam Sessions
7-10 p.m. — Sanctuary Pub — Free entry — Experience a lively community jazz jam session featuring local musicians and students.
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