Good Day
Iowa City
Thursday, March 19th, 2026
Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Iowa City officials are teaming with Shelter House to manage a homeless encampment near Terry Trueblood recreation area (a January count showed 15 to 18 residents) by adding garbage cans and weekly walk-throughs to limit hazards like battery stockpiles that led to vegetation fires. KCRG
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Clear Creek Amana School Board approved adding a school resource officer for next year, but the plan must gain approval from Johnson County supervisors today since the officer will be a county deputy. Most supervisors oppose the funding while the county sheriff defends the move as a way to improve student safety. KCRG
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The remains of Maj. Jeffrey R. O’Brien and Sgt. Declan J. Coady, soldiers killed in Kuwait on March 1, returned yesterday to the airport, with funeral services planned later in the week at the Veterans Cemetery in Adel — community members are invited to honor their sacrifice. Iowa City Press-Citizen
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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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Netted Bead Bracelet Workshop
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Beadology Iowa — $72 includes materials and instruction — Craft a stylish tubular netted bracelet with seed beads and 6mm beads in this easy-to-learn workshop.
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Fantasy Aerobics
10-11 a.m. — Public Space One — $7 suggested donation — Get your groove on with Fantasy Aerobics, welcoming all ages and fitness levels.
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Cincinnati Cyclones at Iowa Heartlanders - Cartoon Day
3-4 p.m. — Xtream Arena — Family 4 Packs available — Enjoy animated chaos and Comic Day fun with skates and player meet & greet after the game.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
It's not about the goal. It's about growing to become the person that can accomplish the goal.
~ Tony Robbins
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