Good Day
Iowa City
Friday, August 23rd, 2024
Clicking on sponsored links in our newsletter—and supporting our sponsors—is one of the best ways to support Good Day Iowa City.
Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The City Park Pool in Iowa City will close in September for a major $18.4 million renovation, including a new pool and facilities, set to reopen in 2026. Iowa City Press-Citizen
- ➤ An update to Iowa City's payment software will prevent online and phone payments for water bills and access to job applications from Friday evening to Monday morning. The Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Eight new sculptures have been installed across various parks and trails in Iowa City, enhancing local cultural and recreational experiences. KWWL
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Pancheros Mexican Grill is temporarily closing its Iowa City location for renovations, including enhanced digital services, and plans to reopen by the end of 2024. The Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Iowa City's fare-free bus program saw a 43% increase in ridership, indicating it may extend the initiative due to its success in boosting transit use and aligning with climate goals. The Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The University of Iowa plans to expand and relocate several medical services to its newly acquired downtown campus, formerly Mercy Iowa City, enhancing patient access and addressing space limitations. The Gazette
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR A new coffee subscription service, Trade, is helping coffee-loving Iowans ditch grocery-store blends for personalized small-batch roasts—offering our readers in Iowa City 30% off to get started. Trade Coffee
Clicking on sponsored links in our newsletter—and supporting our sponsors—is one of the best ways to support Good Day Iowa City.
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Iowa's head coach Kirk Ferentz and an assistant face suspension for the season opener against Illinois State due to a recruiting violation involving quarterback Cade McNamara. We Are Iowa
-
Performance Art Lab Workshop at Public Space One
Experience an inclusive and interdisciplinary workshop focused on performative and interactive art, encouraging participants from all backgrounds and skill levels.
-
Laurel Kubby's September Art Showcase
Experience the intricate world of 3-dimensional geometric seed bead work by artist Laurel Kubby, renowned for her innovative design techniques and award-winning creativity.
-
Book Babies Storytime at Iowa City Library
Experience an engaging and interactive storytime designed for infants aged 0-2, featuring singing, reading, and rhyming to stimulate language development.
-
Weekly Laughter Club
Experience a joyful group session focused on laughter exercises and deep breathing to relieve stress and promote well-being.
-
Of Virtue Concert
Experience a live performance by Of Virtue at Gabe's in Iowa City.
-
Laurel Kubby: Featured Artist Exhibition at Beadology Iowa
Experience the intricate 3-dimensional geometric seed bead work and various beading techniques of artist Laurel Kubby throughout September at Beadology Iowa.
-
South of 6 Business District Litter Cleanup
Help clean up litter in the busy South of 6 business district and enjoy coffee and conversation afterward.
-
Introduction to Letterpress Printing Workshop
Learn the art of letterpress printing with hands-on experience at the Iowa City Press Co-Op under the guidance of teaching artist Mackie Garrett.
-
Monday Night Gravel Ride
Experience a friendly no-drop gravel ride covering 20-30 miles with varied routes, culminating at Big Grove Brewery.
-
September Featured Artist: Laurel Kubby
Experience the intricate art of 3-dimensional geometric seed bead work by acclaimed artist Laurel Kubby at Beadology Iowa throughout September.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
Say Goodbye to Boring Coffee
Like many, my mornings started with bland grocery store coffee. Then Trade changed everything by connecting me with a curated selection of roasts perfectly matched to my tastes, crafted by passionate small-batch roasters. I took a quick quiz, and now I enjoy unique, freshly roasted coffees delivered straight to my door. Not only do they taste better than what I was buying before, but supporting local artisans makes me feel great about the money I’m spending on coffee each week. Plus, Trade is offering our readers an exclusive 30% off their first subscription when you sign up today. Trust us, you deserve the upgrade. Our only regret—not finding them sooner!
Take the quiz and find your perfect roast today.
Clicking on sponsored links in our newsletter—and supporting our sponsors—is one of the best ways to support Good Day Iowa City.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
If you want to remember something, write it down. If you want to understand something, explain it to someone else.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Good Day Iowa City
Good Day Iowa City is a community newsletter sharing current events in Iowa City, Iowa. Our mission is to make local news more accessible, highlight extraordinary people across the Iowa City community, and support local organizations. If you like Good Day Iowa City, you can support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Iowa City.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Iowa City and across Iowa. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to make local news more accessible and highlight extraordinary people across the Iowa City community.
We help people in Iowa City save time finding the news that matters most to them: local news in Iowa City, about Iowa City, curated especially for you on a daily basis—all for free.
Subscribe to Good Day Iowa City
A free Iowa City community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most critical news for the community every day.
- No spam
- Daily emails, only news! We never sell your data.
© Good Day Iowa City. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://gooddayiowacity.com/sitemap