Good Day
Iowa City
Thursday, April 9th, 2026
Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents at Lake Ridge Estates submitted handwritten complaints and photos Wednesday after worsening erosion and drainage created hazardous conditions around their homes — Havenpark Communities said they will begin detailed engineering assessments and remediation work immediately. KCRG
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ HyVee registered dietitian Jen Blaser explained today that checking blood sugar is useful for everyone (even those without diabetes) to monitor health. We Are Iowa
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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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Fundamentals of Metalworking: Bird Pendant
12-4 p.m. — Beadology Iowa — $128 — Learn essential metalworking skills and create a custom bird pendant.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
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No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The smaller the change, the easier it is to stick to.
~ James Clear
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