Good Day
Iowa City
Wednesday, March 4th, 2026
Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of March.
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship detected a fifth bird flu case in a multi-species backyard flock in Washington County. Officials urge poultry owners to follow biosecurity protocols and note that properly cooked products remain safe. We Are Iowa
- ➤ The Iowa Department of Agriculture confirmed a case of H5N1 in a multi-species backyard flock in Washington County, marking the state’s fifth detection this year; poultry producers and backyard flock owners are urged to bolster biosecurity (resources are available on its website). KWWL
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Iowa gymnast Greta Krobe will represent Team USA in Italy after qualifying for the Senior National Team event. The 15-year-old from Coralville who trains at Gym-Nest will compete on March 28. KWWL
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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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Story Jam
10:30-11:00 a.m. — Iowa City Public Library — Free entry — Engage in music and movement to boost early literacy skills with your child.
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Christopher’s Bar Exam
8-10 p.m. — Donnelly's Pub — Cash and prizes — Test your knowledge in a fun interactive pub quiz!
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Friday Crafternoons
1-3:30 p.m. — Stanley Museum of Art — Light snacks provided — Unwind at the end of the week with low-mess crafts and community vibes.
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Second Saturday All Ages Art: Gel Plate Printing
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Public Space 1 (PS1) North — Free to participate; donations welcome — Engage in creative gel plate printing workshops designed for all ages and skill levels.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ James Clear
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