Good Day
Iowa City
Sunday, August 24th, 2025
Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 24th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Iowa City residents rallied yesterday outside the Public Library to save the State Historical Society—nearly 200 people attended a protest with a funeral procession, flute music by Romeo Buffalo, and speeches about preserving local history. Iowa City Press-Citizen
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Iowa City West High School is the top public high school in Iowa with a score of 97.34 by U.S. News and World Report for 2025—its fourth consecutive year in first place while Iowa City Liberty and City High Schools ranked eighth and 12th respectively. Iowa City Press-Citizen
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ No. 22 Iowa State opened the season by beating No. 17 Kansas State 24-21 in Dublin, Ireland—securing their third straight win against their Farmageddon rival and marking head coach Matt Campbell’s 100th victory. We Are Iowa
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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.
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Fall Welcome Concert: Goose
8-11 p.m. — Hancher Auditorium — Free entry — Experience an evening of live music by Goose, a rising American rock band with indie and jam influences.
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Gimme Gimme Disco Dance Party
7-9:30 p.m. — Gabe's — $24.07 — Dance the night away to your favorite disco hits at this lively party.
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Iowa City Farmers Market
7:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. — Chauncey Swan Ramp — Free parking available — Enjoy fresh, locally produced products in a vibrant community market.
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Iowa City Community Theatre: Barefoot in the Park
2-4:30 p.m. — The James Theater — $12-$25 — Experience the comedic misadventures of newlyweds navigating love and life post-honeymoon.
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Condensed Milk Show and Tell
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Public Space 1 (PS1) North — Free entry — A casual symposium for sharing creative and intellectual pursuits with an open invitation to participate.
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Trivia Tuesday!
8 p.m. — AlleyCat — Free entry — Compete in teams of up to 6 for a chance to win prizes in a fun trivia night.
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Bingo Night at Coach's Corner
6-8 p.m. — Coach's Corner — Winnings available on tabs — Enjoy a spirited game of Bingo in a lively sports bar environment.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Richard Feynman
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