Good Day
Iowa City
Monday, May 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 19th of May.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Campaign candidate Nathan Sage met with voters in Cedar Rapids and expressed concern over Joni Ernst’s vote to confirm Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and planned cuts to VA jobs—he will hold another meet and greet today in Iowa City at 6 p.m. KCRG
SHOP NEWS
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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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Art Social at Public Space One
11 AM – 1 PM — PS1 Close House — Free entry — Engage in a creative atmosphere with art supplies and fellow creators.
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Laurel Kubby's Featured Art Exhibition
7 a.m. - 6 p.m. — Beadology Iowa — Free entry — Explore 3-dimensional geometric seed bead works and intricate beading techniques from a renowned artist.
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Monday Night Gravel Ride
6:30-8:30 p.m. — World of Bikes — Free — Engage in a no-drop gravel ride with varied loops ending at Big Grove Brewery.
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SOUPMEET Gathering
6-8 p.m. — Public Space 1 (PS1) — BYO beverage and suggested donation for contributions — Eat vegan soup and share creative ideas in a collaborative art-focused environment.
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Bingo Night at Hamburg Inn #2
7-9 p.m. — Hamburg Inn No. 2 — Free entry — Enjoy a fun-filled evening of free bingo games with friends and family.
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Jok-E-Oke Comedy Open Mic
8 PM – 12 AM — AlleyCat — Free entry — Enjoy a night of laughs followed by karaoke in Iowa City's favorite comedy venue.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The beauty of a living thing is not the atoms that go into it, but the way those atoms are put together.
~ Carl Sagan
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