Good Day
Iowa City
Friday, February 27th, 2026
Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of February.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A new production ‘Chalk’ by UI faculty will run on March 21, 23, and 24 at 7:30 p.m. (March 22 includes a 2 p.m. matinee and grief circle at 4 p.m.) at The James Theater, sharing personal stories of infertility and loss through dance and audio collages. The Gazette
- ➤ Local musician Matt Terronez is set to release his new album Tell Me A Story after two years of work, with some of the songs coming from decades ago. We Are Iowa
- ➤ Three towering bronze bison statues by Colorado wildlife artist Gary Staab will be on display on March 15 outside the University of Iowa Museum of Natural History from morning until 3 p.m. Smithsonian experts will offer free talks and programming inside the museum. The Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Board of Regents will vote on a 3% tuition hike for public universities on April 30, following a Feb. 26 proposal in Iowa City — even as the Legislature pursues a tuition freeze until 2031. Iowa City Press-Citizen
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Iowa Lottery launched Millionaire for Life, a game offering a top prize of $1 million a year for life that debuted Feb. 22; tickets cost $5 + daily drawings happen at 10:15 p.m. CT. Players pick numbers from two sets to win one of nine prize tiers. Iowa City Press-Citizen
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Ava Heiden scored a career-high 28 points as Iowa rallied to beat Illinois 82-78 last night at home — the Hawkeyes extended their winning streak against the Illini to 13 games with clutch free throws and key plays. We Are Iowa
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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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Intro to Letterpress Printing Workshop
12:30-4 p.m. — Iowa City Press Co-Op — Pay-what-you-can: $25-170 — Explore the art of letterpress printing with hands-on guidance from poet and artist Mackie Garrett.
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Saturdays At Your Place
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Gabe's — No cover charge — A lively night with local rock and emo punk vibes featuring Retirement Party and Kerosene Heights.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Impatience with actions, patience with results.
~ Naval Ravikant
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