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Iowa City
Wednesday, April 8th, 2026
Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of April.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Iowa City Schools faces a financial crisis as low enrollment and inaccurate records prompt financial advisors from PFM (a consulting firm) to recommend closing buildings to avoid future budget issues; the district ended its before and after-school programming and is now seeking proposals for childcare. KCRG
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Federal tax returns must be filed by April 15 while Iowa tax returns are due by April 30; taxpayers can request a six-month extension if needed + they must pay owed taxes by the April deadline. Iowa City Press-Citizen
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Following Michigan's dominant win over UConn in men's national championship play, Iowa State's Cade Kelderman (a former walk-on) and senior guard Dominick Nelson entered the transfer portal on Tuesday, while no Iowa Hawkeyes players have declared a move; the portal closes Tuesday, April 21. We Are Iowa
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Thursday Group Class - Cello Book 1
5:30-6:15 p.m. — Preucil School of Music — Check with organizer for pricing — Participate in a structured group class focused on foundational cello techniques.
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Stay for the Arts
6-8:30 p.m. — Elray's Live & Dive — Free entry — Celebrate the arts with live performances, great vibes, and free food in the heart of Iowa City.
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Second Saturday All Ages Art: Pop Tab People
11 a.m.-1 p.m. — Public Space One — Free to participate — Create fun pop tab keychains or pendants in this informal workshop for all ages.
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Heated Rivalry Trivia (Round 2)
12-2:30 p.m. — Big Grove Brewery & Taproom — Tickets required — Dive into an exciting afternoon of trivia with completely new questions and fierce competition.
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Tune Out Weekly Music Trivia
7-10 p.m. — Big Grove Brewery & Taproom — Free entry — Get loud with friends while testing your music knowledge at this weekly trivia night.
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Washington Girls JV Soccer Match
5-6:45 p.m. — West High School, Iowa City — Free entry — Cheer on the Iowa City West JV soccer team as they face Washington in a non-conference showdown.
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West Coast Swing Foundations Class
6:15-9 p.m. — Public Space One — $10 or $5 for first-timers — Learn the basics of West Coast Swing dance, from footwork to social dancing.
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Thursday Group Class - Violin Foundation
5:30-6:15 p.m. — Preucil School of Music — Check with organizer for costs — A foundation group class focused on developing basic violin skills.
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Friday Crafternoons
1-3:30 p.m. — Stanley Museum of Art — Free entry — Enjoy a relaxed environment to work on low-mess crafts and projects.
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Spring Open House at Iowa City Animal Care Center
11 a.m. — Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center — Free entry — Enjoy pup cups, painting, and activities for families and dog lovers.
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