Good Day
Iowa City
Tuesday, September 30th, 2025
Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 30th of September.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Greyhound launched new bus routes connecting Chicago with Des Moines and Denver. The Chicago to Des Moines service runs five days a week while the Chicago to Denver service runs daily, and both routes include stops in Iowa City when they began on Sept. 28. We Are Iowa
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Iowa City Community School District is expanding outdoor classrooms to give students a chance to learn in hands-on spaces—five new spaces are being built this school year while 12 are already completed or in progress. KCRG
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Bingo Night at Hamburg Inn #2
7-9 p.m. — Hamburg Inn No. 2 — Free to play — Enjoy an evening of fun and games with free bingo at a local favorite spot.
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Trivia at the Den
7-9 p.m. — St. Burch Tavern — Free entry — Test your knowledge and compete for a $50 gift card at this fun weekly trivia night.
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Ballroom and Latin Social Dancing
7-10 p.m. — Old Brick — $6-$12 — Enjoy a night of salsa dancing with lessons included for all levels.
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White Reaper Concert
7-10 p.m. — Gabe's — Ticket price varies — Enjoy an energetic night with White Reaper alongside Lip Critic & Worlds Worst at a local favorite venue.
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Games in the Grove
1-3 p.m. — Plum Grove Historic Home — Free event — Experience historic games like stilts and hoop & stick perfect for ages 5 and up.
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Monday Open Comedy Mic
8-11:30 p.m. — AlleyCat — Free entry — Enjoy a night of laughter with open mic comedy followed by karaoke fun.
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Trivia Tuesday!
8 PM - 12 AM — AlleyCat — Free entry — Compete in teams for fun trivia and win prizes for top spots.
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Story Jam
10:30-11:00 a.m. — Iowa City Public Library — Free entry — Experience a fun music and movement program that fosters early literacy skills for kids and caregivers.
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Refocus Film Festival
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM — FilmScene at The Chauncey — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the art of adaptation with films, performances, and engaging dialogues.
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ICPLFF Used Book Sale
10 AM – 3 PM — Iowa City Public Library — Pay what you can — Explore a treasure trove of used books at a community-friendly sale.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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