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Iowa City
Friday, October 17th, 2025
Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of October.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Iowa Department of Revenue said Jam Equities—owned by Asif Poonja, operator of at least seven Popeyes restaurants—owes nearly $1 million in overdue sales taxes dating back to 2022 after Popeyes revoked its brand license; the state has begun garnishing payments from stores in Altoona, Cedar Rapids, Coralville and Waterloo while Poonja has not responded to the lawsuits. Iowa City Press-Citizen
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ After a year of changes, the Englert Theatre chose events director Keegan Colletta Huckfeldt as interim executive director effective Oct. 16 — following John Schickedanz’s resignation. The theater will hold a community open house on Nov. 2 at noon and 2 p.m. for locals to meet the staff and learn its history. Iowa City Press-Citizen
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Iowa's state revenue is projected to drop 9% from FY24 to FY26, falling from $9.75 billion to $8.13 billion and leaving a nearly $1 billion deficit, state officials said (Governor Reynolds linked the drop to tax cuts). The Revenue Estimating Conference will meet again in December to review the numbers for next year's budget. WHO 13
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Lady Franklyn Improv Show
7:30-9 p.m. — Willow Creek Theatre Company — Ticket purchase required — Experience a night of laughter with Iowa City's premier improv team.
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All Acts Open Mic Night
8 PM - 12 AM — AlleyCat — Free entry — Showcase your talent with an open mic followed by karaoke fun.
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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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Bingo Night at Hamburg Inn #2
7-9 p.m. — Hamburg Inn No. 2 — Free to play — Enjoy a fun evening of free bingo in a friendly atmosphere.
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Guest Artist Recital: Robert Benton
7:30 p.m. — The University of Iowa School of Music - Voxman Building — Ticket purchase required — Experience the mesmerizing sounds of euphonium in a captivating live recital.
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Friday Night Concert Series
6:30-9:00 p.m. — Pedestrian Mall — Free entry — Experience the vibrant sounds of local musicians in a lively outdoor setting.
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Lady Franklyn Improv Show
7:30-9 p.m. — Willow Creek Theatre Company — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of laughs with Iowa City’s first professional improv team.
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All Acts Open Mic Night
8 p.m. — AlleyCat — Free entry — Showcase your talent at an open mic night with karaoke to follow.
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Monday Open Comedy Mic
8-11:30 p.m. — AlleyCat — Free entry — Enjoy a night of laughter with comedy acts followed by karaoke fun.
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