Good Day
Iowa City
Friday, September 5th, 2025
Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 5th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Iowa City DVIP/RVAP announced that Alta Medea and Delaney Dixon will serve as co-executive directors before longtime leader Kristie Fortmann-Doser retires in December—bringing 40 years of combined experience to guide the agency in supporting victim-survivors. KCRG
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ U.S. News ranked Iowa City West High School as the best Iowa high school—its 95% graduation rate and 54.9 college readiness score helped it top over 24,000 schools nationwide. Iowa City Press-Citizen
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Saturday night's drawing will offer a $1.7 billion Powerball jackpot with a cash option of about $770.3 million, and the winner will face federal and state taxes that reduce the payout (in Iowa, an estimated $456,060,580). We Are Iowa
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Iowa State, ranked No. 16, will host Iowa on Saturday at noon ET as the Cyclones try to win at home for the first time since 2011. The team has already won two games, and Iowa has not beaten them on their trips to Ames—showing a long road winning streak for the visitors. We Are Iowa
- ➤ Iowa, with a 1–0 record, plays No. 16 Iowa State today at 12:10 p.m. on Fox as it tries for a seventh straight road win—an achievement that would give coach Kirk Ferentz his 206th career win and a Big Ten record. We Are Iowa
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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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Annual Tomorrow Needs You Walk
1-3 p.m. — Terry Trueblood Recreation Area — Free entry — Participate in a community walk supporting mental health awareness and resources.
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Ben Folds Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Hancher Auditorium — Ticket prices range from $56 to $897 — Enjoy a captivating performance by the talented Ben Folds in an iconic venue.
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University Heights Farmers Market
4-6 p.m. — University Athletic Club — Free entry — Explore fresh produce and local artisan goods every Tuesday evening.
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Iowa City Card & Collectibles Show
10 AM – 3 PM — Johnson County Fairgrounds — Check website for vendor table costs — Discover a wide range of sports cards, collectibles, and rare finds from top dealers across the Midwest.
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Live at Hy Vee Drug & Liquor
5-7 p.m. — Hy-Vee Pharmacy — Free outdoor event — Enjoy a lively evening in Iowa City at this community gathering.
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Evening with Jervis Campbell
7-10 p.m. — Old Brick — Tickets available — Experience an evening of soulful music that encourages reflection and connection.
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Bootcamp Album Release Show
8-10:30 p.m. — AlleyCat — $15 — Celebrate the launch of Bootcamp's album with performances from local artists Destiny Bond, Oral Fixx, Buio Omega, and Jive Bomb.
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Espressivo Rehearsals
4:30-5:30 p.m. — Preucil School of Music — Free event — Enhance your musical skills during dedicated rehearsal time for the Espressivo ensemble.
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University Heights Farmers Market
4-6 p.m. — West end of the former University Athletic Club parking lot — Free entry — Fresh produce and local goods await every Tuesday in the summer months.
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