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Iowa City
Tuesday, May 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A University of Iowa fraternity was suspended until at least July 1, 2029 after a November 2024 hazing incident at its Alpha Delta Phi house where police responded to a fire alarm and found 56 pledges covered in ketchup, mustard, and alcohol while arresting Joseph Gaya for interfering with officials — the pledges confirmed no injuries occurred. KCRG
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Bike to Work Week kicks off today in Iowa City as riders like Matt Burkey of the Iowa Bike Coalition choose to bike to work to save on gasoline and reduce traffic. He said he spent only $201 on gas last year—much less than many households spend monthly—and he expects more locals will join to support downtown shops. KCRG
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fires at the Iowa City Landfill have increased because people are not disposing of lithium batteries properly; officials recorded eight fires so far this year and warn that more fires may endanger staff and nearby areas—superintendent Jennifer Jordan stressed that proper battery drop-offs are needed to prevent further incidents. Local authorities call on residents to use the battery drop-off program to help keep everyone safe. KCRG
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Iowa House approved Senate File 383 on Monday—shifting power from pharmacy benefit managers—to set a baseline for pharmacy reimbursement and let patients choose their pharmacies, a move that comes after over 200 Iowa pharmacies closed in the past decade, including more than 30 in 2024. We Are Iowa
- ➤ The Iowa House passed the pharmacy benefit manager reform bill on Monday and sent it to Governor Kim Reynolds for her signature— the bill, which passed 75—15, requires PBMs to reimburse pharmacies based on the National Average Drug Acquisition Cost and a professional dispensing fee. WHO 13
- ➤ Iowa City will close the Iowa River Trail near Dairy Queen for repairs this summer and replace an aging wooden bridge with a concrete retaining wall — a project estimated to cost about $450,000 that will lower future maintenance costs. A detour along Riverside Drive — past Kelly's Auto, Dairy Queen and Bruegger's Bagels will let trail users continue their commute until the work is finished by fall. Iowa City Press-Citizen
- ➤ Government Notes across eastern Iowa report that Cedar Rapids is hosting Bike to Work Week events with rides and meal discounts while Iowa City and Johnson County offer free breakfast for cyclists today — Marion is studying the addition of decals for the 988 mental health crisis line on city vehicles, College Community School District named Bret Jones as principal for its alternative schools, and North Liberty invites high schoolers to apply for a youth council serving 2025 to 2026 —. The Gazette
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Prairie Preview 40! Featuring Robin Wall Kimmerer
4:30-7:30 p.m. — The Englert Theatre — Free entry — Celebrate 40 years of environmental stewardship with interactive booths and a keynote by acclaimed author Robin Wall Kimmerer.
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A Roll of the Dice: Symbolism in the Sackner Archive
9 a.m. - 6 p.m. — University of Iowa Libraries Main Library Gallery — Free admission — Explore the revolutionary influence of Stéphane Mallarmé's poem on graphic design and visual poetry.
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Friday Night Concert Series
6:30-9 p.m. — 210 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA — Free entry — Celebrate the start of summer with local musicians at this vibrant concert series.
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Sensory Sensitive Inflatable Afternoon
1:30-3:30 p.m. — Iowa City Scanlon Gym — Cost not specified — Enjoy unstructured play time with inflatables designed for sensory sensitive friends and families.
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May's Featured Artist: Laurel Kubby
7 a.m. - 6 p.m. — Beadology Iowa — Free entry — Explore the intricate 3-dimensional geometric seed bead work of artist Laurel Kubby throughout May.
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A Roll of the Dice: Symbolism in the Sackner Archive
9 a.m.-6 p.m. — University of Iowa Libraries Main Library Gallery — Free entry — Explore the influential legacy of Stéphane Mallarmé’s revolutionary poetic work in a unique exhibition.
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Iowa City Crusade Amazing Race & Tour
11 a.m. — Java House Coffee Roasters - Downtown — One ticket per person — Embark on a creative scavenger hunt exploring local gems and tackling fun challenges.
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Story Jam
10:30-11:00 a.m. — Iowa City Public Library — Free entry — A lively music and movement program promoting early literacy for children and caregivers.
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Eat for the Arts at Short's Burgers Eastside
11 AM – 8 PM — Short's Burgers Eastside — 15% of sales go to support local arts — Enjoy tasty burgers while contributing to community programs.
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Gatos En Ronda
6-8 p.m. — Iowa City Bike Library — Free entry — Enjoy a no-drop community ride featuring trails, secret passages, and ice cream stops.
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