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Iowa City
Wednesday, September 24th, 2025
Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 24th of September.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A local husband and wife duo from central Iowa launched Pesche—a mushroom mocktail now served at popular restaurants like Bubba in downtown Des Moines—to offer a nonalcoholic alternative as more Americans cut back on alcohol. They created the beverage in response to health concerns and growing demand for new drink options. WHO 13
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Public Space One announced a new $100K grant program — Banned but Not Silenced: Resisting Censorship Through Art and Activism — that will match artists and activists with local students to exhibit challenging art in dialogue with the University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art through spring. The two-year project is supported by the Henry Luce Foundation and aims to counter speech restrictions on campuses. The Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Iowa law now requires all public schools to limit student cell phone use during class and lunch under House File 782. Several districts report better grades, higher attendance and fewer behavior problems though some students miss chatting on their phones—schools still allow them for emergencies. Iowa City Press-Citizen
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Johnson County’s Auditor’s Office announced the early voting schedule for the November 4 election—voters can cast ballots at several locations in Iowa City and nearby with weekday sessions from October 15 through November 3 and additional hours on November 1 and 2. The schedule also includes sessions at select health care and library sites. KCRG
- ➤ Coralville will hold elections in November with a contest for a new mayor—Meghann Foster is not running as she will seek a state senate seat—and eight candidates will compete for three open council seats while voters also decide on a 1% local option sales and service tax. Iowa City Press-Citizen
- ➤ A longtime downtown bar owner wants the city to review a rule set in 2009 that stops new bars from opening within 500 feet of one already in operation. Trey Jennings of Brothers said the rule limits competition and confuses exemption criteria—City Administrator Geoff Fruin said the city will keep enforcing the code to protect safety and the local economy. KCRG
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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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