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Iowa City
Saturday, June 21st, 2025
Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Chef Thyron Mathews, a 16-time Grand Champion and Netflix BBQ Showdown winner, talked with Today in Iowa about common home grilling mistakes and his journey from a student-athlete in Oelwein to a Food Network star ahead of the BBQ & Brews event at Principal Park today. The event runs from 12 pm to 4 pm and offers Iowa pork, craft brews and live music to support local food banks. WHO 13
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Congresswoman Ashley Hinson visited four Iowa counties on Friday to meet with farmers and agricultural businesses to address rising tariffs that cost Iowa exporters an extra $68 million this April. She said opening up trade for Iowa products and E-15 is key to ensuring long-term fair deals — urging trade partners to play fair. KCRG
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Today, Hothouse Yoga hosts the Move, Flow, Be Triathlon at its remodeled Coralville studio — offering a 3K or 5K walk/run, a restorative yoga session, and a meditation and sound healing experience — with an $80 registration fee that benefits the Foundation for the Iowa City Community School District. Check-in begins at 1:30 p.m. and the event starts at 2 p.m. rain or shine. KWWL
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Portrait Drawing Session
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Arts Iowa City — $10 — Uninstructed long-pose drawing session for artists of all levels from a live model.
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