Good Day
Iowa City
Thursday, May 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Families served by the North Liberty Community Pantry have turned to food help as tariff changes push prices up and force many to skip meals—pantry staff distributed 54,000 more pounds of food than last year and welcomed over 150 new families. Pantry director Ryan Bobst said donations and volunteers are needed to meet the growing demand. KCRG
- ➤ The Iowa City Bike Library is launching a $1M campaign to expand youth programs, upgrade energy efficiency—adding 80 solar panels in June—and secure a sustainable financial future while continuing its long-standing mission of getting more people on bikes. It has raised over $600,000 so far and will add work benches, outdoor seating, and a bike skills loop to enhance its services. The Gazette
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Hazzard County, a bar from Cedar Rapids, said it will open a new country-themed location in Iowa City's Pedestrian Mall at 118 S Dubuque Street—where The Field House once stood. The bar will show games on TVs and is set to open on August 1. KCRG
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a law that will require Iowa high school graduates to pass a multiple-choice U.S. civics test—students must score at least 60% and may retake the test as needed. The test, which covers topics from the Declaration of Independence to citizens’ rights, will become a new graduation requirement next year. We Are Iowa
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a law on May 27 that gives state workers paid leave after the birth or adoption of a child—four weeks for mothers, one week for fathers, and four weeks for adoption, following a three-year bipartisan effort. Iowa City Press-Citizen
SHOP NEWS
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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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IA Region AutoX 2025 #4
7:15 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. — Iowa City Municipal Airport — $35 for members, $50 for non-members — Experience thrilling autocross racing with tech inspections and driver meetings.
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~ Soren Kierkegaard
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