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Monday, May 26th, 2025

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Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 26th of May.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • It has been five years since local residents marched for racial justice after George Floyd’s death in 2020, and Iowa City officials passed resolutions to reform policing and boost equity efforts. Activists remain divided over progress as commissions struggle with funding and accountability—leaving many to call for stronger measures to achieve lasting change.  The Gazette

EVENTS

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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.

    Tue, 5/27/25

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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.

    Wed, 5/28/25

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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.

    Thu, 5/29/25

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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.

    Fri, 5/30/25

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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.

    Sat, 5/31/25

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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.

    Sun, 6/1/25

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  • Bar Exam Trivia Night

    7-9 p.m. — Coa Cantina — Free entry — Test your knowledge with trivia hosted by Christopher's Bar Exam in a vibrant cantina atmosphere.

    Mon, 6/2/25

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  • Eat for the Arts at Nodo

    9 AM – 9 PM — Nodo Downtown — 15% of sales support arts — Enjoy handcrafted sandwiches and comfort food while supporting local art initiatives.

    Tue, 6/3/25

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  • How to Play Ultimate Frisbee

    6-7 p.m. — Scott Park Football Field — Free entry — Learn the basics of Ultimate Frisbee in this engaging community clinic.

    Wed, 6/4/25

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  • Caregiving Insights for Adult Children

    10 AM – 12 PM — Iowa City Senior Center — Free entry — Discover valuable tools for thriving in the caregiving journey for aging loved ones.

    Thu, 6/5/25

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