Good Day
Iowa City
Friday, April 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Crumbl Cookies opened its new store near Kohl’s and Famous Footwear at 2799 Commerce Drive, Suite A in Coralville on March 28; the location is the sixth in Eastern Iowa and the ninth overall in Iowa. The Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Iowa City will install new doors on 23 buses over the next few months to protect bus drivers from violence. The city will spend $248,000 on these safety upgrades — installation is expected to finish by the end of summer. KCRG
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Iowa basketball forward Seydou Traore entered the transfer portal. He played 27 games this season (averaging 5.9 points, 3 rebounds and 1.4 assists) after starting the final 12 games. KWWL
- ➤ Drake guard Isaia Howard transferred to Iowa City under new head coach Ben McCollum—he becomes the fourth Bulldog to join the team. The 6—5 guard spent one season in Des Moines, has 3 years of eligibility remaining, and was ranked as the 10th best recruit in Missouri in 2024. KWWL
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Enchanted Moments - A Character Photography Experience
1-2:30 p.m. — East Side Recycling Center — $40 per child, $10 per adult — Step into a magical world and capture unforgettable memories with beloved princesses, crafts, and enchanting performances.
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Piano Sundays at the Old Capitol Museum
1:30-3 p.m. — Old Capitol Museum — Free entry — Experience the talents of piano students and faculty in a historic venue featuring a rebuilt Steinway grand piano.
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AA: Sunlight of the Spirit Group Meeting
6-7 p.m. — Uptown Bill's Coffee House & Neighborhood Arts Center — Free entry — Connect with others in a supportive environment dedicated to recovery and growth.
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Christopher’s Bar Exam Trivia Night
8-10 p.m. — Quinton's Bar & Deli — Participate with friends — Test your knowledge and compete for cash and prizes in this interactive pub quiz.
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Climate Fiction Book Club: The Deluge Discussion
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Iowa City Public Library — Free entry — Explore the imagined futures of the climate crisis through engaging discussions of contemporary fiction.
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Swing Dance Lessons & Social Dance
7-9:15 p.m. — Masonic Lodge — $10 or $5 for students — Experience the joy of learning lindy hop with beginner and intermediate lessons followed by a social dance.
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Friday Group Class for Strings
4:30-5:15 p.m. — Preucil School of Music — Cost varies by book level — A structured group class for violin, viola, and cello players to enhance their skills.
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The Sound of Music by West High
1-10 p.m. — West High School–Arganbright Auditorium — $10 – $15 — Experience the beloved musical with talented local performers at West High School.
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Classic American Antique Auction
3-7 p.m. — 1565 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA — Admission details not specified — Discover a diverse collection of rare antiques, vintage collectibles, and unique artifacts.
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Chinese Bilingual Storytime
10:30-11:00 a.m. — Iowa City Public Library — Free entry — Delight in songs, rhymes, and stories in Chinese and English with crafts for all ages.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The first rule of any kind of progress: showing up.
~ Ryan Holiday
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