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Iowa City
Monday, March 16th, 2026
Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 16th of March.
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Poet William O’Neal II recalled meeting Dr. Mike Welsh at Dublin Underground in Iowa City, where the doctor — whose breakthrough treatment transformed cystic fibrosis into a manageable condition — sparked new hope in O’Neal’s life. This encounter showcased the local impact of life-changing medical research. Iowa City Press-Citizen
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Iowa's women's basketball team earned a No. 2 seed in the NCAA tournament's Sacramento Regional after brackets were announced on Sunday, and they will play top teams in regional games beginning later this week. We Are Iowa
- ➤ Selection Sunday determined NCAA seeds for Iowa teams. No. 2 Iowa State will face Tennessee State Friday at 1:50 p.m. in St. Louis, No. 9 Iowa meets Clemson Friday at 5:50 p.m. in Tampa, and No. 12 UNI will play St. John's Friday at 6:10 p.m. in San Diego. We Are Iowa
- ➤ The Iowa Hawkeyes women earned a No. 2 seed and will host Fairleigh Dickinson on Saturday — a 30-win team — while the Iowa State Cyclones women secured an 8 seed and will face Syracuse in Connecticut after Selection Sunday. KWWL
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UI Jazz Jam Sessions
7-10 p.m. — Sanctuary Pub — Free entry — Monthly community jazz jam session featuring local musicians and students.
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BINGO Night at Joe's Place
8-9 p.m. — Joe's Place — Dollar Off Wells & Whiskey — Enjoy a fun-filled night of biweekly bingo with themed drinks and popcorn.
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Work From The Brewery Series
11 AM – 4 PM — Big Grove Brewery & Taproom — Costs may apply for special activities — Blend productivity with yoga and fresh brews in a lively brewery setting.
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Friday Crafternoons
1-3:30 p.m. — Stanley Museum of Art — Free entry — Enjoy a relaxed afternoon crafting with provided supplies and snacks.
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Christian Singles Gathering
6-8 p.m. — Basta Pizzeria Ristorante — $20 for Non Hub Members — Enjoy delicious Italian comfort food and meaningful conversations with fellow Christian singles.
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Robert Cray Live
7:30-9 p.m. — The Englert Theatre — $25-$144+ — Experience the legendary Robert Cray as he brings his soulful blues and rock music to Iowa City.
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Monday Night Gravel Ride
6:30-8:30 p.m. — World of Bikes — Free entry — Enjoy a no-drop gravel ride with varying routes ending at Big Grove Brewery.
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Tune Out Weekly Music Trivia
7-10 p.m. — Big Grove Brewery & Taproom — Free entry — Test your music knowledge in a lively trivia competition with friends over pints.
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Bingo Night at Hamburg Inn #2
7-9 p.m. — Hamburg Inn No. 2 — Free entry — Enjoy a fun-filled evening of bingo with friends and neighbors.
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Erik Larson Live
7-10 p.m. — The Englert Theatre — Tickets starting at $101 — Experience an unforgettable evening with author Erik Larson at the Englert Theatre.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.
~ James Clear
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