Good Day
Iowa City
Tuesday, July 15th, 2025
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Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Crisis Canines of the Midlands will host a meet and greet on July 26 — the event will feature trained dogs that will pair with first responders to assist during emergencies. We Are Iowa
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Iowa City residents are invited to take a five-minute survey until July 21 to help guide plans for replacing 34 aging bridges including the Kirkwood Avenue bridge over Ralston Creek — the project aims to secure up to $250 million in federal grant funding. KWWL
- ➤ Historians and local researchers have criticized the state’s decision to close the Iowa City Centennial Building archives by June 30, arguing the move will limit access to Eastern Iowa history. The state said the change will lower operating costs (with about 40% of the collection planned to relocate to Des Moines), while critics warn it will harm local research. The Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ An adult in eastern Iowa tested positive for measles even though they were fully vaccinated and had not traveled outside the state, according to Iowa HHS. The new case brings the state's total to seven for 2025 and officials traced places visited between July 6th and July 11th, asking anyone born on or after 1957 who was exposed to complete an online questionnaire. We Are Iowa
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Seven Iowans were selected in the 2025 MLB Draft; Des Moines native Sean Gamble was picked 23rd overall by the Royals, Iowa City native Cade Obermueller was chosen in the second round, and Dallas Center-Grimes’ Taitn Gray was taken in the third round. Daniel Wright, Aaron Savary, Anthony Watts, and Cedar Rapids’ Owen Puk were also drafted—four of the draftees are former Hawkeyes set to begin their professional careers. We Are Iowa
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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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DIY Woven Coasters Workshop
10:00 – 11:30 AM — Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center — Check website for pricing — Craft your own unique woven coasters in this hands-on arts and crafts session.
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All Acts Open Mic Night
8 PM - 12 AM — AlleyCat — Free entry — A welcoming space for performers of all kinds to shine and enjoy karaoke afterwards.
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Yarn Dyeing Workshop with Kool-Aid
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Iowa City Public Library — Registration required — Experiment with Kool-Aid to create unique colors on wool yarn in a fun, hands-on workshop.
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University Heights Farmers Market
4-6 p.m. — West end of former University Athletic Club parking lot — Free entry — Discover fresh produce and local goods every Tuesday this summer.
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Zebra Maneuver Live Performance
6:30-8 p.m. — James Alan McPherson Park — Free entry — Experience an innovative trio reimagining familiar tunes across multiple genres under the stars.
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The Picture Show: The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
3:30-5:30 p.m. — FilmScene at The Chauncey — Free – $5 — Experience a delightful collection of Winnie the Pooh adventures while kids engage in film literacy activities.
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2025 AnimeIowa Convention
July 25-27 — Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center — Entrance fee varies — Enjoy three days of anime, cosplay, and engaging panels.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The wound is the place where the light enters you.
~ Rumi
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