Good Day
Iowa City
Wednesday, February 25th, 2026
Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of February.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Iowa lawmakers passed a bill that increases K-12 funding by 2% or $160 per student and sends it to Gov. Reynolds—shifting $42.2 million for budget guarantee costs to state funds to protect local taxpayers while awarding $7 million to boost paraeducator pay for the coming school year. Iowa City Press-Citizen
- ➤ Iowa City schools proposed an $8M cost-cut plan (including reducing about 23 educator positions and administrative staff) at a public board meeting held Tuesday at 6 p.m. at 2255 N. Dubuque Rd. to tackle a budget shortfall. The Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Ava Heiden led No. 9 Iowa with 24 points + 10 rebounds and two blocks in a win over Michigan last week and was named the AP women's basketball player of the week for week 16. She recorded double-doubles in wins over Nebraska, Purdue, and Michigan. We Are Iowa
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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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BINGO Night at Coach's Corner
6-8 p.m. — Coach's Corner — Win money off your tabs — Enjoy BINGO and a lively sports bar vibe with friends.
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Thursday Group Class - Cello Book 1
5:00-5:45 p.m. — Preucil School of Music — Cost not specified — Participate in a group cello class tailored for beginners.
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Book Babies Storytime
10:30-11 a.m. — Iowa City Public Library — Free entry — Fun-filled singing, reading, and rhyming session for infants aged 0-2 years and their caregivers.
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STEAM Discovery
1-3 p.m. — Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center — Free entry — Engage in hands-on activities that ignite curiosity and interest in STEAM subjects for all ages.
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