Good Day
Iowa City
Tuesday, June 10th, 2025
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Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 10th of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A female resident with dementia from a Coralville care facility wandered away in January and was later found at a Nebraska truck stop—265 miles away after hitching a ride with a semi-truck driver and engaging in sexual activity, which led state inspectors to fine the facility $3,000 for resident-safety violations. Iowa City Press-Citizen
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Iowa City council is considering a 1% local option sales tax to generate about $8 to $10 million each year from nearly $1 billion in purchases—excluding items like groceries, rent and utilities. Voters must approve the measure in November for half of the funds to go to property tax relief and the rest for infrastructure and public facility projects. Iowa City Press-Citizen
- ➤ The Iowa City Downtown District is gathering signed petitions from property owners to expand its boundaries as it works to renew its Self-Supported Municipal District status (the expansion will add the University of Iowa Health Care Downtown Campus and extend the district south of Burlington Street, with the Council set to vote on the change before the current authorization expires in summer). The Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Bird House Hospice in Iowa City held its first golf open on May 22 at Brown Deer Golf Club and raised over $25,000 to support its mission to provide compassionate end-of-life care for local families. The funds will help the hospice sustain its work with a dedicated team of caregivers — and local hospice agency partnerships. KWWL
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Discovering the Rock Cycle
10-11 a.m. — Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center — Event pricing not specified — Engage young minds in the wonders of geology through the exploration of the rock cycle.
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Christopher's Bar Exam Quiz Night
8-10 p.m. — Donnelly's Pub — Cash prizes available — Engage in an exciting interactive pub quiz filled with fun challenges and team competitions.
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Friday Night Concert Series
6:30-9 p.m. — 210 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA — Free entry — Experience the vibrant local music scene at the kickoff of summer festivities.
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Iowa City Farmers Market
7:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. — Iowa City Farmers Market — Free — Explore a vibrant open-air market featuring fresh, locally produced goods and a diverse community atmosphere.
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Games in the Grove
1-3 p.m. — Plum Grove Historical Site — Free event — Experience historic games like stilts and hoop & stick in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere.
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Monday Open Comedy Mic
8-11:30 p.m. — AlleyCat — Free entry — Enjoy a night of laughter with open mic comedy followed by karaoke fun.
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Trivia Tuesday
8 PM - 12 AM — AlleyCat — Prize info available — Test your knowledge in teams of up to 6 for great prizes at Trivia Tuesday.
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BINGO Night at Coach’s Corner
6-8 p.m. — Coach’s Corner — Win money off your tabs — Enjoy a fun night of BINGO in a great sports bar atmosphere with friends and large televisions.
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Gentle Yoga Class with Jennifer New
11 PM - 12 AM — Public Space One — $16 drop-in or 8-class pass for $100 — Experience a gentle and community-focused yoga class led by a seasoned instructor.
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Wonka & Sweets Movie Night
5-7:30 p.m. — Ashton House — Chocolate treats — Enjoy a screening of the musical 'Wonka' featuring Timothée Chalamet and Hugh Grant while savoring sweets.
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The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt.
~ Sylvia Plath
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