Good Day
Iowa City
Sunday, August 17th, 2025
Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 17th of August.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Lou Sipolt of Local 5's Iowa Live was named Iowan of the Day at the State Fair and discussed his fair to-do list—explaining what the honor means for him. We Are Iowa
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Cities across Eastern Iowa must follow a new state law that bans most citizen review boards, so Iowa City will disband its board at a council meeting next week—officials are discussing informal meetings for community input while other cities have already taken similar steps. The Gazette
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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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Soul Flow Yoga
10:30-11:30 p.m. — PS1 Yoga Collective — $16 drop-in or $100 for 8-class pass — Experience a gentle and accessible yoga class 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 — Test your luck and have fun with friends at Bingo Night.
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Jok-E-Oke Comedy Open Mic
9:30 p.m. — AlleyCat — Free entry — Iowa City's favorite comedy open mic night featuring local talent and karaoke afterward.
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Dodge Street Duo with Hard Luck & the Troubles
6:30-9 p.m. — Pedestrian Mall — Free entry — Experience the soulful sounds of bluegrass and Americana with lively performances by local duos.
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Northside Saturday Nights: Blake Shaw Trio
6-8 p.m. — Northside Outside — Free entry — Enjoy the electric tunes of Blake Shaw Trio while indulging in local food and drinks.
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Sunday Fun Day: Paper Plate Seashells
2-4 p.m. — Iowa City Public Library — Free entry — Create colorful paper plate seashells using markers, watercolors, and yarn for a fun craft experience.
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Rosh Chodesh Club: Elul
12–1 a.m. — Market-Dubuque Building — Free entry — Engage in introspection and preparation for the Jewish New Year with meaningful connections.
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Christopher’s Bar Exam Trivia Night
8-10 p.m. — Joe's Place — Free entry — Test your knowledge and compete for cash prizes at this fun, interactive pub quiz.
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Music Open Jam Night
8 PM – 12 AM — AlleyCat — Free entry — Bring your instruments for a night of open mic performances and karaoke fun.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
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No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.
~ George Bernard Shaw
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