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Iowa City
Thursday, June 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The North Liberty Community Pantry opened its new 10,500-square-foot facility at 350 West Penn Street on June 23 to expand its grocery-style service, now including a Community Closet and a dedicated area where a Johnson County specialist is available twice a month. The pantry expects to serve over 800,000 pounds of food to more than 1,200 families this year—minimizing disruption during its move. Iowa City Press-Citizen
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Coralville officials reviewed a plan to add cameras that read license plates and alert police if a plate is linked to a suspect; data is erased after 30 days and the city set aside $19,000 for the system. Lt. Mike Merstik said the cameras have already helped solve hit-and-run, missing persons and felony cases — a tool already in use in Cedar Rapids, North Liberty and Dubuque. KCRG
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Iowa Wild announced yesterday that Greg Cronin is their new head coach. He spent two seasons with the Anaheim Ducks and nearly 40 years coaching in the NHL, AHL and NCAA—bringing proven skills in player development to the team. We Are Iowa
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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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Bingo Night at Coach's Corner
6-8 p.m. — Coach's Corner — Win money off your tabs — Join a thrilling game of bingo in a lively sports bar atmosphere.
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Drop In Bike Ride
5:45-8:30 p.m. — Riverfront Crossings Park — Ride at your own risk — Join a fast-paced bike ride focusing on group dynamics and fitness.
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Culinary Delights and Beverage Garden
5-10 p.m. — Iowa Avenue Apartments — Food vendors available — Enjoy diverse cuisine and beverages in a lively garden atmosphere.
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Black Cudgel Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Gabe's — Ticket prices vary — Experience an electrifying night filled with passionate music and engaging interactions from Black Cudgel.
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Iowa City Jazz Festival
10 AM – 4 PM — Iowa City Downtown District — Free entry — Experience an exciting weekend of live jazz performances from renowned and emerging artists.
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