Friday, October 10th, 2025
Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 10th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lutheran Services in Iowa will host its 160th Celebration on October 17th with food and fun—tickets support programs that help families, provide mental health care, and empower individuals across Iowa. We Are Iowa
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Attorney General Brenna Bird warns Iowans about job scams coming through texts and emails — the scams often target students and recent graduates with offers for work-from-home jobs. She noted that fraudulent accounts on Gmail or Yahoo send these scams and urged anyone targeted to seek help if personal information is compromised. WHO 13
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Iowa defensive line uses movie nights to build focus and team spirit, and they will face Wisconsin on Saturday—using their bonding ritual to calm nerves before the game. WHO 13
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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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All Acts Open Mic Night
8 PM – Midnight — AlleyCat — Free entry — Showcase your talent at an open mic night followed by karaoke fun.
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Monday Open Comedy Mic
8-11:30 p.m. — AlleyCat — Free entry — Enjoy a hilarious night of comedy followed by karaoke at this vibrant Iowa City venue.
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Trivia Tuesday!
8 PM – 12 AM — AlleyCat — No cover charge — Test your knowledge and compete for prizes in a fun trivia night with friends.
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Farm to School Dinner Fundraiser
6-8:30 p.m. — the Webster — $250 — Celebrate local flavors with a four-course dinner featuring ingredients sourced from nearby farms.
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Jok-E-Oke Comedy Open Mic Night
8 PM - 12 AM — AlleyCat — Free entry — Enjoy a night of laughs with local comedians followed by karaoke.
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Monday Open Comedy Mic
8-11:30 p.m. — AlleyCat — Free — Enjoy a night of laughs followed by karaoke at this weekly comedy showcase.
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Trivia Night
7-9 p.m. — Vue Rooftop — Enjoy fun trivia on diverse topics along with Music Bingo for prizes.
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Out in Front: The Takeoff Tour
7:00 – 8:30 PM — Gabe's — Tickets required — Experience an exciting night of music with performances from Straight Up To Space and supporting acts.
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Kelsey Cook's The Happy Hour Tour
7:30 p.m. — Hancher Auditorium — Adults $20, Students & Youth $10 — Enjoy a night of relatable and engaging comedy with Kelsey Cook's hilarious personal stories.
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