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Iowa City
Thursday, September 25th, 2025
Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 25th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Crowds lined First Avenue between Mercer Park and City High on Sept. 24 for the Iowa City City High School homecoming parade where students, teachers, and local schools marched and tossed candy—showing excitement—while local families cheered the festive event. Iowa City Press-Citizen
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Iowa Latino Heritage Festival, the largest Latino festival in Iowa, returns this weekend at Western Gateway Park — the event will celebrate community and culture. We Are Iowa
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Coralville City Council spent more than two hours discussing automated license plate readers—addressing privacy concerns and contract details—before approving a policy for their use. Mayor Meghann Foster noted that authorities in Marshalltown made an arrest with these cameras during a recent shooting. KCRG
- ➤ The Johnson County Board of Supervisors announced it will stop pursuing a joint law enforcement facility with Iowa City after a 4—3 split in the city council and the sheriff rescinded his support—county officials will now focus on securing land for a new sheriff’s office and jail with a potential bond on the November ballot. This decision comes as the county seeks a solution that meets legal requirements and community input. The Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The University of Iowa announced its men's and women's basketball schedules for the winter season, with both teams scheduled to play Nebraska twice. The men's team will start at home against Robert Morris on November 4th and compete in a Big Ten tournament from March 10th—15th in Chicago, while the women's team will open with an exhibition on October 30th and begin conference play at Rutgers on December 6th. We Are Iowa
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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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