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Iowa City
Wednesday, May 28th, 2025
Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Variety — the Children's Charity of Iowa is one of four charity partners for the Principal Charity Classic. The organization will join event organizers to help support children through upcoming fundraising efforts. We Are Iowa
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Iowa City police charged Michael Preslicka, 31, on April 27 near Hollywood Boulevard and Taylor Drive after they found him carrying a sword that had a metal blade about 28 inches long hidden in his jacket—Preslicka admitted it was his and his probation with previous felony convictions makes him ineligible to carry dangerous weapons. KCRG
- ➤ Police arrested 19-year-old Francois Pierre Parker Tuesday at 1:30 a.m.—he is charged with multiple offenses after a man was shot in his vehicle late Monday on the 800 block of Cross Park Avenue and Parker fled on a stolen bike before being found hiding on the 10 block of Gleason Drive with a stolen gun and ammunition. KWWL
- ➤ Local law enforcement are asking for help finding Christopher Richard Jennings, also known as Casey, who was last seen May 22 on the Benton Street Bridge in Iowa City wearing a black jacket, red and white plaid shirt, blue jeans and a black baseball hat under a University of Iowa Tigerhawk beanie while carrying a green and brown satchel bag; he is 6-foot-2 with blue eyes and greyish-brown hair, and anyone with information should call the Johnson County Joint Emergency Communications Center at (319) 356-6800. Iowa City Press-Citizen
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Emmy Award-nominated actor Matt Walsh will perform with Bluebird Improv at the James Theater on May 31 at 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. at 213 N. Gilbert St.—the show will be a one-time, interactive event—and tickets will cost between $20 and $45. The Gazette
- ➤ Hancher Auditorium will host Tina — The Tina Turner Musical from May 30 through June 1. Meghan Dawson stars as Tina Turner in the production that features hit songs such as What's Love Got to Do With It and Private Dancer with tickets ranging from $45 to $115. The Gazette
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Iowa Arts Festival 2025
June 6-8 — Summer of the Arts — Free entry — Experience a vibrant celebration of arts with live music and community fun.
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Culinary Delights Festival
4 PM – 3 AM — Iowa Avenue — Free entry — Stroll along Iowa Avenue and enjoy tasty treats from local food vendors while picking up festival merchandise.
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