Good Day
Iowa City
Tuesday, March 24th, 2026
Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of March.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Des Moines Area Community College announced Lori Suddick as its new president and CEO after a Monday board meeting — she will begin her tenure as the institution’s fifth leader on June 15. Suddick, formerly president at the College of Lake County, brings proven experience to boost student success and community growth. We Are Iowa
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Iowa Senate is considering a bill that would require health facilities to complete an individualized care plan within 24 hours of admitting a patient. Advocates say the measure may help ease long waits in rural and underserved areas. We Are Iowa
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Two Iowa men's basketball teams have advanced to the Sweet 16 — Iowa playing Nebraska in Houston on Thursday and Iowa State set to face Tennessee in Chicago on Friday — with senior forward Joshua Jefferson expected to return for Iowa State. We Are Iowa
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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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Monday Night Gravel Ride
6:30-8:30 p.m. — World of Bikes — Free entry — Enjoy a no-drop 20-30 mile gravel ride ending at Big Grove Brewery.
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Heated Rivalry Trivia Night
7-9 p.m. — Big Grove Brewery & Taproom — $20 per team — Engage in a competitive trivia night with special performances and themed cocktails.
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Story Jam
10:30-11:00 a.m. — Iowa City Public Library — Free entry — Engage in music and movement activities designed to foster early literacy skills for children and families.
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Thursday Group Class - Cello Book 1
5:00-5:45 p.m. — Preucil School of Music — Check website for costs — Engage in an enriching cello class aimed at building foundational skills.
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Friday Crafternoons
1-3:30 p.m. — Stanley Museum of Art — Free entry — Unwind with low-mess crafts in a relaxed atmosphere with provided snacks and supplies.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Other people's opinion of you does not have to become your reality.
~ Les Brown
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