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Iowa City
Thursday, May 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Iowa City partnered with nonprofit Table to Table to support University of Iowa students during residence hall move-out by setting up nine donation drop-off locations plus a battery recycling service. The program collected 2,325 pounds of food, 95 pounds of toiletry products plus recycled 43 pounds of batteries to help reduce fire risks from improper disposal. KCRG
- ➤ Sanctuary Pub will reopen around the first week of June under new owner Yara Elamir — the bar and grill at 405 S. Gilbert St. will update its menu with high-end items like prime rib, steak and salmon, add Sunday brunch, and refresh its historic interior while keeping its popular pizza offerings. The Gazette
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Cedar Rapids restaurateurs Ariel Barrios and Ozzy Aguirre opened Xolo in North Liberty at 1295 Jordan St on May 13, which mirrors the menu at their popular Mextizo + they will hold a grand opening today to welcome guests from Coralville, Iowa City and Tiffin. The Gazette
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Colorado man, Nickoles Julio Deherrera (39) from Boulder, was sentenced to 10 years in prison after he threatened a bank teller with a fake gun during a January Wells Fargo robbery in Iowa City; he tried to take back his plea, but Judge Ian Thornhill (who set a five-year minimum) did not allow it and he must also pay $950 in restitution. The Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ College students are speaking out about proposed tuition increases at all state universities, with UNI set to rise 2.7% and UI and ISU 3%—UI will see an added $279 per term. The Iowa Board of Regents will vote on the proposals on June 10th. WHO 13
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship released an animal welfare handbook—designed to guide local officials and law enforcement in handling complaints and documenting cases—and will host a webinar on Wednesday, May 28 to review the guide. The handbook serves as a quick reference for Iowa code and recommends that teams plan ahead for animal relocations and response efforts. The Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Left-handed pitcher Cade Obermueller threw seven shutout innings with 10 strikeouts to help Iowa beat Rutgers 4-3 in an early pool game at the Big Ten Tournament in Omaha yesterday (the team stands at 33-20-1). Iowa rescheduled its second pool game to today at 9 p.m. (the change was due to Friday's weather threat) but already clinched a semifinal spot against UCLA on Saturday. The Gazette
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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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Browsing Party
5-7 p.m. — Iowa City Public Library — Free entry — Celebrate summer reading with live music, refreshments, and book browsing fun.
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TINA - The Tina Turner Musical
2-4:30 p.m. — Hancher Auditorium — $45 – $115 — Experience the uplifting journey of the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll set to her legendary hits.
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Sound Meditation with Natalie Brown: Resonance of Renewal
6-7:30 p.m. — Heartland Yoga — $35 — Experience soothing vibrations from singing bowls and gongs for relaxation and clarity.
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