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Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of June.

HEALTH NEWS

  • Temperatures in Eastern Iowa are expected to climb above 90° this weekend and residents can visit cooling centers for heat relief—available at the Senior Center, Robert A. Lee Recreation Center, Mercer Aquatic Center, Iowa City Public Library, and other sites throughout Linn County.  KCRG
  • Health officials confirmed three new measles cases in eastern Iowa on Thursday, raising the state total to six. The cases involve one unvaccinated woman aged 18 to 40 and two unvaccinated children exposed through household contact— officials say the patients are now stable at home.  We Are Iowa

SPORTS NEWS

  • Former Drake head coach Ben McCollum joined Iowa’s men’s basketball team and brought six players and his coaching staff to help build a new winning culture—one that already made redshirt freshman Cooper Koch decide to stay—and is expected to boost the team’s performance.  We Are Iowa

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • The Picture Show: The Spongebob Squarepants Movie

    11 AM – 1 PM — FilmScene at The Chauncey — Free for kids with adult ticket purchase — Dive into an under-the-sea adventure with SpongeBob and friends in this family film classic.

    Sat, 6/21/25

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  • Radical Relaxation Yoga

    5-6 p.m. — Public Space One — $16 drop-in or 8-class pass for $100 — Experience a community-focused yoga class dedicated to relaxation and healing.

    Sun, 6/22/25

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  • Outdoor Adventure Camp Week 1: Hiking, Nature, and Fire

    8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. — Harvest Preserve in Iowa City — $9.38 ticket service fee — Explore nature, learn hiking do's and don'ts, and enjoy campfire fun with marshmallows.

    Mon, 6/23/25

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  • University Heights Farmers Market

    4-6 p.m. — Former University Athletic Club parking lot — Free entry — Enjoy local produce and community atmosphere at the vibrant farmers market.

    Tue, 6/24/25

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  • Bingo Night at Coach's Corner

    6-8 p.m. — Coach's Corner — Win money off your tabs — Enjoy a lively BINGO night in a vibrant sports bar atmosphere with friends.

    Wed, 6/25/25

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  • Adaptive Boccia

    6:15-7:15 p.m. — Ashton House — Registration not yet open — Discover the unique and inclusive sport of Adaptive Boccia with local community members.

    Thu, 6/26/25

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  • Friday Night Concert Series

    6:30-9 p.m. — 210 S Dubuque St — Free entry — Experience local musicians kick off the summer concert series.

    Fri, 6/27/25

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  • Open Source Exhibition

    12-3 p.m. — PS1 Northside — Free entry — Explore a vibrant gallery, zine library, and micro-retail space at this community event.

    Sat, 6/28/25

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  • Radical Relaxation Yoga

    5-6 p.m. — 538 S Gilbert St — $16 drop-in or $100 for 8-class pass — Experience a nurturing space for relaxation with certified yoga instructors focusing on community healing.

    Sun, 6/29/25

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  • Monday Open Comedy Mic

    8-11:30 p.m. — AlleyCat — Free entry — Enjoy a night of laughs with comedy and karaoke at this local hotspot.

    Mon, 6/30/25

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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