Good Day
Iowa City
Saturday, April 11th, 2026
Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ 223 Baby Co. in Iowa City held a NeeDoh toy drop on Thursday, Apr. 9 that went viral on social media and boosted business as long lines formed along the block. The store expects more fans as additional stock is ordered. KCRG
- ➤ Nelson Media Company rescued nearly a dozen Iowa newspapers from closure after buying them from Mid-America Publishing Corporation, which ended operations in early April. The CEO said the firm will merge two Butler County papers while preserving local journalism. KCRG
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Liberty High School principal Justin Colbert will leave his position at the end of June & become Southeast Polk Deputy Superintendent on July 1, with the district set to begin its search for a new principal soon. KCRG
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Business owner Tamra Elliott of Go At It Land Stewardship said her goats are grazing overgrown prairies to cut down wildfire fuels as calls keep coming amid longer, drier fire seasons; Johnson County Conservation Board noted that targeted grazing is an option in areas unsuitable for controlled burns. KCRG
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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.
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Monday Night Gravel Ride
6:30-8:30 p.m. — World of Bikes — Free participation — Enjoy a no-drop gravel ride through Iowa City, finishing at Big Grove Brewery.
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Christopher's Bar Exam
8-10 p.m. — Quinton's Bar & Deli — Cash prizes available — Test your knowledge in an interactive pub quiz full of fun challenges.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You have to go through the slow to find the fast.
~ Mark Manson
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