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Iowa City
Friday, August 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Jacky Michael Mabikulu, a 35-year-old from Coralville, was sentenced to 144 months in federal prison for possessing fentanyl with intent to distribute and carrying a firearm during a drug crime—he will serve four years of supervised release after his sentence. KWWL
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ At the Iowa State Fair on Thursday, Brian Britt’s boar Duke won the Big Boar contest by weighing 1,268 pounds—though it fell short of last year’s top weight—and Britt said he is not returning next year. Earlier that day, Abby Willson’s ram Judah won the Big Ram contest by weighing 505 pounds. Iowa City Press-Citizen
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Iowa graduate student union condemned the school's investigation and the suspensions of two staffers after videos showed them discussing ways to bypass rules on recording class talks. Union leaders said these actions hurt academic freedom and warned President Wilson to protect the campus community—officials stressed that following proper policies is key. Iowa City Press-Citizen
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Iowa River Powerhouse dam — which links Peninsula Park to Coralville near the former Iowa River Power restaurant — will undergo $675,000 in repairs to remove debris and fix concrete spalling, with construction planned for either September through November this year or May through October next year. The Gazette
SHOP NEWS
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Iowa City Farmer’s Market
7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. — Chauncey Swan Park — Various payment options available — Shop local and enjoy fresh, locally produced products at this vibrant open-air market.
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Iowa City Card & Collectibles Show
10 AM - 3 PM — Johnson County Fairgrounds — Entry details not provided — Explore a wide variety of Sports and TCG cards and collectibles for all ages.
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Monday Open Comedy Mic
8-11:30 p.m. — AlleyCat — Free entry — Enjoy a night of laughter with comedy followed by karaoke.
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Soul Flow Yoga Class
10:30-11:30 p.m. — Public Space One — $16 drop-in or $100 for 8-class pass — Experience a gentle and accessible yoga class designed for all bodies with moments of meditation and breathwork.
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Bingo Night at Hamburg Inn #2
7-9 p.m. — Hamburg Inn No. 2 — Free to play — Enjoy a night of bingo with friends and family in a friendly atmosphere.
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NAMI Family Support Group
6:30-7:30 p.m. — National Alliance on Mental Illness, Johnson County (NAMIJC) — Free entry — Experience peer-led support for families dealing with mental health challenges.
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Big Begonias and The Feralings Live Concert
6:30-9 p.m. — Pedestrian Mall — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of transcendental folk and honky tonk sounds with Big Begonias and the storytelling melodies of The Feralings.
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Northside Saturday Nights with Kristina Marie Castañeda
6-8 p.m. — Market St & Linn St — Free entry — Enjoy a musical evening with an acoustic duo covering classics and contemporary hits amidst local food and drink delights.
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Recital by Carlos Lopez Soria on Bassoon
3:30-5 p.m. — Voxman Music Building — Free entry — Experience an enchanting performance by bassoonist Carlos Lopez Soria in a beautiful concert hall.
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Monday Night Gravel Ride
6:30-8:30 p.m. — World of Bikes — Free entry — Enjoy a no-drop gravel ride through scenic routes ending at Big Grove Brewery.
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