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Iowa City
Saturday, February 28th, 2026
Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of February.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Iowans can watch a total lunar eclipse on Tuesday, March 3 starting at 3 a.m. CT with peak views at 5:30 a.m. CT; northern areas like around Fort Dodge may see clearer skies if weather holds. Iowa City Press-Citizen
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Iowa farmers are urging lawmakers to pass right-to-repair legislation that would let them fix equipment without using manufacturers’ services — two bills cleared the House Agriculture Committee last week and will be debated during the 2026 session, despite opposition from John Deere. We Are Iowa
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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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Trivia Tuesday at Joe's Place
8-9 p.m. — Joe's Place — $1 off select tallboys, $5.50 mules — Bring your friends and test your trivia knowledge in a fun weekly competition.
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