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Iowa City
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 23rd of September.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Procter & Gamble is expected to expand its Oral-B site in Iowa City with a $150 million project that will build a new 150,000-square-foot production facility and add 100 new jobs—nearly all in manufacturing and management. The project received $5.25 million in state tax benefits and local tax exemptions and is planned to begin construction in fall. Iowa City Press-Citizen
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Iowa City Press-Citizen Student of the Week poll is back with nominations from high school principals who select students excelling in and out of the classroom — voting runs until noon on Thursday while the winner will be announced on Friday. This contest is open to students from both public and private high schools in the area. Iowa City Press-Citizen
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kelly Garcia resigned as director of Iowa’s HHS and will leave in October after nearly six years on the job—Gov. Reynolds appointed Larry Johnson to lead the agency following a weeks-long transition. Garcia led the state’s COVID-19 response and key health care improvements as the handoff proceeds. Iowa City Press-Citizen
- ➤ Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird signed a letter with 16 states last week urging universities to avoid high security fees after a college campus murder in Utah, saying the charges may limit free speech. She added that the Iowa Board of Regents has asked universities to examine social media posts related to the incident—an effort to address safety concerns. WHO 13
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Johnson County Public Health has launched free health and safety vending machines that offer Narcan, condoms, and gun safety locks plus more at Coralville Public Library, North Liberty Library, and The Deadwood in Iowa City. The machines are designed to make important safety items easier to get. KWWL
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Waterloo teen Jaxton Engstrom, 18, who has battled a rare eye disease and Batten disease after a 99-day hospital stay, will serve as Kid Captain for Saturday's homecoming showdown at Kinnick Stadium — and the Iowa Hawkeyes will start their game at 2:30 p.m. KCRG
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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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Lacrosse Clinic for Kids in Iowa City
5:45-6:45 p.m. — Kickers Field 2 — Free registration upcoming — Learn essential lacrosse skills in a fun, co-ed clinic for youth.
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A Starry Night: The Untold Story of Vincent Van Gogh
8-10 p.m. — Theatre Building — Free entry — Explore a captivating reinterpretation of Van Gogh's tragic tale on a fateful starry night.
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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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Monday Open Comedy Mic
8-11:30 p.m. — AlleyCat — Free entry — Enjoy a night filled with laughter, karaoke, and community fun at this weekly comedy mic event.
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Jok-E-Oke Comedy Open Mic
8 PM – 12 AM — AlleyCat — Free entry — Iowa City's favorite comedy open mic followed by karaoke fun.
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Live Music Friday @ AlleyCat
9-11 p.m. — AlleyCat — Tickets at the door — Enjoy live music followed by karaoke with great food and drinks every Friday night.
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Move With MADD Iowa City 5k Fun Run/Walk
8 AM – 1 PM — Terry Trueblood Recreation Area — Registration fee applies — Enjoy a fun 5K run/walk supporting MADD's mission to prevent impaired driving.
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Revival in the Heartland
5-9 p.m. — Carver-Hawkeye Arena — Free entry — Experience a historic night of worship and prayer uniting the Midwest community.
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