Good Day
Iowa City
Thursday, September 18th, 2025
Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 18th of September.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 0.25% as the labor market weakens. Experts say the immediate effects on mortgage, credit card, and car loan rates will be small but may grow over time—farmers may see lower payments on farmland. We Are Iowa
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ After an ISU employee posted comments about Charlie Kirk, Iowa’s public universities placed workers on administrative leave and began a two-week investigation into potential social media policy violations that could lead to termination — the move follows lawmakers’ calls for action. Iowa City Press-Citizen
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, following the social media fallout after Charlie Kirk's murder, the Iowa Board of Regents directed state university officials to investigate employees who posted content that violated established policy—investigations were to be completed within two weeks with university presidents managing any resulting discipline. The move aims to curb comments that may disrupt the university community. We Are Iowa
- ➤ Sen. Chuck Grassley turned 92 on Sept 17 when he celebrated with a Dairy Queen Reece’s Peanut Butter Cup Blizzard—gifted by Sen. Tim Scott—and an ice cream cake from Sen. Joni Ernst while working in Washington, D.C. He serves as Senate president pro tempore and is third in line for the presidency—having served since 1981, he may run again in 2028. Iowa City Press-Citizen
- ➤ Voters in Iowa City, Coralville and North Liberty will decide on a 1% local option sales tax in November, with half of the funds mandated for property tax relief and the tax set to take effect on July 1 if approved. City officials have outlined spending plans for housing, community and infrastructure initiatives—while others leave fund use flexible— as part of efforts to address budget challenges. Iowa City Press-Citizen
- ➤ The Johnson County Sheriff ended his support for a joint law enforcement facility with Iowa City and now backs a standalone sheriff's office and jail—he said no viable path exists for a joint model. The Iowa City City Council approved the facility's construction after a study projected $10 million in county savings. KWWL
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Caitlin Clark, known for her record-setting achievements in both basketball and soccer at Dowling, will be inducted into the Dowling Catholic Athletics Hall of Fame for 2025—she also had her No. 22 retired by the Iowa Hawkeyes and was selected first overall by the Indiana Fever. We Are Iowa
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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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Christopher’s Bar Exam Trivia Night
9-11 p.m. — Micky's Irish Pub — No cover charge — Test your knowledge and compete for cash prizes in an interactive pub quiz.
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ICPL Fiber Arts Hangout
6-8 p.m. — Iowa City Public Library — Free entry — Connect with fellow fiber art enthusiasts in a creative and conversation-filled environment.
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Ion and Alyx Rush with Jack Lion
6:30-9 p.m. — Pedestrian Mall — Free entry — Experience a night of live music featuring Ion, Alyx Rush, and Jack Lion.
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National Theatre Live: A Streetcar Named Desire
12:00 – 2:30 PM — FilmScene at The Chauncey — $10 for members, $15 for students/seniors, $20 public — Experience a spectacular live broadcast of Tennessee Williams’ timeless masterpiece featuring top-tier talent.
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All Acts Open Mic Night
8 PM-12 AM — AlleyCat — Free entry — A welcoming platform for performers of all kinds followed by karaoke fun.
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