Good Day
Iowa City
Wednesday, August 27th, 2025
Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 27th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Johnson County deputy, Cody O’Hare, was arrested for OWI after he was stopped for a stop sign violation in Tiffin—officers noticed signs of alcohol and he was taken into custody and placed on leave, with his court appearance having been set for August 26. WHO 13
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Iowa Department of Public Safety redesigned the state's Sex Offender Registry website to include an interactive map—improved search options and personalized alerts help Iowans access data on 6,658 registered offenders. The update builds on a system that began in 1995 and aims to boost public safety. Iowa City Press-Citizen
- ➤ TV9’s Jackie Kennon spoke with Charles Hart on a special edition of Your Trusted Local Podcast about his investigation into Iowa City's fare-free transit system, which launched in 2023. Hart rode the bus, spoke with riders and officials, and visited Cedar Rapids—raising the question of why other Eastern Iowa cities have not adopted a similar approach. KCRG
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Women in one-third of Iowa's counties do not have good access to birth care because there are few hospitals and OB-GYNs, which makes many travel over an hour for treatment. A Des Moines-area medical center is adding OB-GYNs and forming new care partnerships—plans for a second residency program may help ease the shortage. We Are Iowa
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The University of Iowa will start a tap-and-go ticketing system at Kinnick Stadium ahead of the home opener so fans can use their phones to scan tickets quickly using a system that aims to reduce fraud and improve safety. Officials say the change will help move fans through the gate faster. KCRG
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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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Drop In Bike Ride
5:45-8:30 p.m. — Riverfront Crossings Park — Free entry — Join an informal, fast-paced bike ride with a focus on teamwork and cycling skills.
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Friday Night Concert Series
6:30-9 p.m. — Iowa City Community Park — Free entry — Celebrate the summer with local musicians at this vibrant concert series.
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Wildlife Bioblitz
10:00-11:30 a.m. — Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center — Free entry — Explore nature through a fun scavenger hunt for local wildlife and connect with fellow nature enthusiasts.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
If you want to master something, teach it. If you want to learn something, do it.
~ Richard Feynman
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