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Iowa City
Tuesday, July 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Domestic Violence Intervention Program in Iowa City plans to build six townhouses to help survivors move toward independence. The City Council will hold a hearing tonight to review the project+ the plan comes as the program faces funding challenges and growing demand for its services. KCRG
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A man, 40-year-old Jesus Mejia Gomez, was detained by ICE in Johnson County for allegedly misusing someone else's social security number to title and register multiple vehicles and a mobile home (he faces two counts of third-degree fraudulent practice) and is held on a $6,000 cash bond (per detention records). KCRG
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Iowa City Downtown District is hosting Jok-e-Oke Comedy Mic, a free comedy event as part of the Monday Open Comedy Mic series scheduled from 8:00 pm to 11:30 pm on upcoming Mondays. Downtown Iowa City
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Iowa City Transit has extended its fare-free pilot—started in August 2023—through fiscal year 2026 to boost ridership and cut pollution. The transit agency says ridership will go up by 68% with 710,000 more trips every year and riders have saved $3 million in fares. KWWL
SPORTS NEWS
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Music on the Move
6:30-8 p.m. — North Market Square Park — Free entry — Experience live music in the community as the Summer of the Arts brings tunes to Iowa City neighborhoods.
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Jok-E-Oke Comedy Open Mic
9:30-11:30 p.m. — AlleyCat — Free entry — Enjoy a night of laughter at Iowa City's favorite comedy open mic followed by karaoke.
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Friday Night Concert Series
6:30-9:00 p.m. — Pedestrian Mall — Free entry — Experience the sounds of Iowa's own folk and Americana bands Flash in a Pan and Awful Purdies.
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Iowa City Farmers Market
7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. — Chauncey Swan Ramp — Various payment options available — Explore fresh, locally produced products in an open-air market setting.
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Dragonfly Pendant Workshop
12-4 p.m. — The House of Dotł'izhi — Cost details not specified — Create your own stunning dragonfly pendant in this hands-on jewelry workshop.
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Chinese Bilingual Storytime
10:30 – 11:00 AM — Iowa City Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy a delightful bilingual storytime featuring songs, rhymes, and crafts in Chinese and English.
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Fellini's Satyricon Screening
7 p.m. — FilmScene at The Chauncey — $Varied — Experience a surreal journey through ancient Rome in Fellini's stunning film masterpiece.
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Music on the Move: Saul Lubaroff & Andy Parrott
6:30-8:00 p.m. — Willow Creek Park — Free entry — Enjoy uplifting music as local artists bring joy to the community amidst nature.
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Postmodern Jukebox Live
7:30-9 p.m. — The Englert Theatre — Tickets available — Experience classic genres reimagined in a lively music show with a talented cast.
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Lizzie No Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — The Englert Theatre — Tickets available — Experience an electrifying intimate performance by acclaimed folk rock artist Lizzie No.
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